Selina Vukinu Ambe v Fernandez Sajero [2021] KEHC 7529 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7529
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7529 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2021
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TypeDefamationPostureAppeal from an original trial judgmentCoramJ. KAMAU
Holding
The Plaintiff's claim against the Defendant was dismissed, and the Plaintiff was awarded no damages.
Facts
The Plaintiff, Selina Vukinu Ambe, alleged that the Defendant, Fernandez Sajero, posted defamatory texts in a WhatsApp group she was a member of, which she claimed lowered her reputation and caused her emotional distress.
Issues
- Whether the Plaintiff had proved her case
- Whether the Plaintiff was entitled to damages
Reasoning
The court found that the Plaintiff had not proven her case and that the Defendant's statements were not defamatory.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The Plaintiff's claim against the Defendant was dismissed
- Each party will bear its own costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Defamation Act
Cases cited (4)
- Phaneas (sic) Nyagah vs Gitobu Imanyara [2013] eKLR
- Brian Odhiambo Oluoch [2017] eKLR
- Halsbury’s Laws of England 4th Edition Volume 28
- Gatley on Libel and Slander 8th Edition
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