Polycarp Omolo Ochilo v Nation Media Group Limited [2019] KEHC 1883 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1883
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 1883 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2019
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TypeLibelPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The court held that the defendant's publication was not libelous and dismissed the plaintiff's claims.
Facts
The plaintiff, Polycarp Omolo Ochilo, claimed that the defendant, Nation Media Group Limited, published false and libelous statements about him in the 'Daily Nation' newspaper.
Issues
- Whether the defendant's publication was libelous
- Whether the plaintiff is the vice-chairperson and acting chairperson of the National Anti-corruption Steering Committee
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff's claims were not supported by evidence and that the statements were not false or libelous.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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