Charles Davy KipngetichArap Kirui v Wangethi Mwangi & another [2012] KEHC 2308 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2308
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2308 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 August 2012
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TypeDefamationPostureOriginal trialCoramLADY JUSTICE R.N. NAMBUYE- JA
Holding
The court awarded Kshs.800,000.00 as general damages for the injured reputation and hurt feelings, and Kshs.500,000.00 as aggravated damages.
Facts
The plaintiff, Charles Davy Kipngetich Arap Kirui, filed a suit against the defendants, Wangethi Mwangi and others, alleging defamation, malicious publication, and contempt of court due to false statements published in the Daily Nation newspaper.
Issues
- Whether the statements published were defamatory
- Whether the defendants acted with malice and intent to cause harm
Reasoning
The court found the statements to be defamatory and malicious, and awarded damages based on the plaintiff's high profile and the timing of the publication.
Outcome
Defendant's appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Kipyator Nicholas Kiprono Biwott v. Clay Limited and others HCCC Number 1067 of 1979 (UR)
- John Evans Gicheru v. Andrew Moton & another Nairobi HCCC NO.214 of (1999) (UR)
- John Patrick Machira v. Wangethi Mwangi & Nation News paper (Supra)
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