Chirau Ali Makwere v Royal Media Services Limited [2005] KEHC 2885 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2885
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2885 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 May 2005
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TypeLibel SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramP.J Ransley
Holding
The court finds the Defendant liable for libel and awards the Plaintiff Kshs 3 million in total damages (Kshs 1 million for general damages, Kshs 1 million for exemplary damages, and Kshs 1 million for aggravated damages).
Facts
The Plaintiff, Hon. Amb. Chirau Ali Makwere, claims libel against the Defendant, Royal Media Services Limited, for publishing defamatory statements about him in its Citizen Radio Station.
Issues
- Whether the Defendant's publication of the defamatory statements constitutes libel.
- The appropriate amount of damages to award the Plaintiff.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the statements were defamatory and awarded substantial damages to compensate the Plaintiff for the injury to his reputation and feelings.
Outcome
The Plaintiff's claim for libel is upheld, and the Defendant is ordered to pay Kshs 3 million in damages.
Orders
- Order for injunction restraining the Defendant from further publishing the alleged defamatory words complained of.
- Award of Kshs 1 million in general damages.
- Award of Kshs 1 million in exemplary damages.
- Award of Kshs 1 million in aggravated damages.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Hon. Martha Karua v The People Limited
- J.P Machira T/A Machira & Company Advocates v Kamau Kanyanga & The Standard Ltd
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