Nzioka v Mutungi (Civil Case 146 of 2020) [2025] KEMC 303 (KLR) (8 December 2025) (Judgment)

Facts

The plaintiff, Beth Mwanza Nzioka, alleged that the defendant, Mutuku Mutungi, defamed her by calling her a witch in public, which she claims ruined her reputation and caused her harm.

Issues

1. Whether the defendant defamed the plaintiff as alleged or at all
2. Whether the plaintiff's reputation was ruined by the alleged defamatory words
3. Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages and if so, the nature and quantum thereof
4. Whether the plaintiff defamed the defendant as alleged or at all
5. Whether the defendant's reputation was ruined by the alleged defamatory words
6. Whether the defendant is entitled to damages and if so, the nature and quantum thereof
7. Who should bear the costs of this suit

Reasoning

The court found that the defendant's statement was not defamatory as it was not proven to be false and defamatory of the plaintiff, and the plaintiff failed to prove that her reputation was ruined by the statement.

Outcome

Both the plaintiff's suit and defendant's counter-claim are hereby dismissed.

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