Rumba Kinuthia v Radio Africa Limited t/a The Star [2016] KEHC 4552 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4552
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 4552 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 June 2016
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TypeDefamationPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramL NJUGUNA
Holding
The court finds that the statements were defamatory and awards the Plaintiff general damages of Kshs.2,000,000, exemplary damages of Kshs.1,000,000, and a permanent injunction.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Rumba Kinuthia, sued the Defendant, Radio Africa Limited, for defamation after allegations were made in their newspaper regarding the Plaintiff's actions with respect to a land title deed.
Issues
- Whether the statements in the newspaper were defamatory
- Quantum of damages to be awarded to the Plaintiff
Reasoning
The court held that the statements were defamatory and that the Plaintiff suffered reputational harm, leading to the award of damages.
Outcome
In favor of the Plaintiff
Orders
- A permanent injunction restraining the Defendant from publishing the allegation that the Plaintiff grabbed Rachael Njeri's land
- Costs awarded to the Plaintiff
Remedies
- General damages of Kshs.2,000,000
- Exemplary damages of Kshs.1,000,000
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