Simeon Nyachae v Eric Ongeri & 2 others [2015] KEHC 4844 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4844
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 4844 (KLR)
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TypeLibel CasePosturePlaintiff vs DefendantsCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The article was found to be libellous and malicious, and the Plaintiff was awarded KShs. 1.5 million in general damages and KShs. 500,000 in exemplary damages.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Simeon Nyachae, claimed that the Defendants, Eric Ongeri, Evans Nyakundi, and Kalamka Limited, published a libellous article in 'The People Daily' newspaper on January 3, 2007, falsely stating that Nyachae used circumcision to rally the Abagusii against the Luo community.
Issues
- Whether the article was libellous
- Quantum of damages
Reasoning
The court found the article to be false and malicious, and awarded damages based on the Plaintiff's status and the gravity of the libel.
Outcome
Plaintiff wins
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Johns v. MGN Limited [1996] All ER 34
- Civil Appeal No. 314 of 2000.
- HCCC No. 1230 of 2004.
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