Ndegi v Kibe [2004] KEHC 1338 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1338
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1338 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2004
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TypeDefamationPostureInterlocutory judgment followed by summary judgmentCoramJ. B. OJWANG
Holding
The court finds for the plaintiff, awarding general damages, exemplary damages, and costs.
Facts
Lucy Ndegi initiated a defamation suit against James Kibe after he accused her of prostitution and HIV/AIDS, causing her to lose her business and social life.
Issues
- liability for defamation
- quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found that the defendant's defamatory statements caused undue harm to the plaintiff's reputation and economic life, and awarded damages accordingly.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins summary judgment and is awarded Kshs 85,000 in total.
Orders
- Award of Kshs 85,000 in total to the plaintiff
- Interest on the award to be calculated from the date of judgment
Remedies
- General damages
- Exemplary damages
- Costs of the suit
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Civil Procedure Rules
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