Anna Lelesiit v Peter Lenges & 2 others [2007] KEHC 435 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 435
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 435 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 January 2007
The court found the words published by the 3rd defendant to be defamatory and awarded the plaintiff Kshs.600,000/- as general damages and Kshs.60,000/- for punitive damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Anna Lelesiit, alleged that the defendants published defamatory words about her in a newspaper article. The plaintiff claimed to be a corrupt individual, criminal, and unworthy to hold public office.
Issues
- Defamation
- Award of damages
- Issuance of a permanent injunction
Reasoning
The court held that the words published were actionable as they attacked the plaintiff's honor of office as a member of the Constituency Development Fund and were defamatory.
Outcome
The plaintiff was awarded Kshs.600,000/- in general damages and Kshs.60,000/- in punitive damages. The defendants were restrained from printing, publishing, repeating, or circulating defamatory words concerning the plaintiff.
Orders
- Award of damages
- Permanent injunction
Remedies
- Damages
- Injunction
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Broom Vs Cassel & Co. [1972] AC 1027
- Benet and others Vs Canadian Newspapers Limited [1997] EWCA CIV 815
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