Martha Karua v Nation Media Group Limited another [2016] KEHC 2751 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2751
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2751 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2016
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TypeLibel SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramAs Windeyer
Holding
The court found the statements to be defamatory and awarded the Plaintiff Ksh.7,000,000/- in general damages and Ksh.1,000,000/- as exemplary damages.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Hon. Martha Karua, filed a suit against the Defendants, Nation Media Group Limited and Otieno Otieno, alleging defamation for publishing false and malicious statements about her in an article dated 28th November, 2010.
Issues
- Whether the statements in the article were defamatory
- Quantum of damages to be awarded
Reasoning
The court considered the gravity of the libel, the subjective effect on the Plaintiff, and the lack of an apology from the Defendants, leading to the award of damages.
Outcome
The appeal was upheld, and the Plaintiff was awarded damages.
Orders
- Award of Ksh.7,000,000/- in general damages
- Award of Ksh.1,000,000/- as exemplary damages
- Decline to grant prayer (c) for an apology
Remedies
- Apology
- Damages
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Vein Vs John Rairax & Sons Pty Limited
- Jones Vs Pollard
- Esso Standard Limited Vs Semu Amanu Opio
- Nation Media Group Vs Daniel Musinga t/a Musinga & Co. Advocates
- Johnson Gicheru Vs Andrew Morton & another
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