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Tort Law [2024] KEHC 3378 (KLR)

Waweru v Chege

Waweru v Chege [2024] KEHC 3378 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Case 21 of 2020
Judge
AN Ongeri

The court found that the defendant admitted to sending the email containing defamatory statements to the team managers and threatening that the matter would be publicized on social media. The statements were found to be false, malicious, and not justified by any factual basis. The defendant failed to prove the truth of the allegations or that he was under any legal obligation to communicate the defamatory content in the manner he did. The court held that the plaintiff had established all elements of libel, including publication, falsity, malice, and harm to reputation. The defendant's defence…

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  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Malicious Falsehood
  • Damages For Defamation
  • Injunctions
  • Apology Orders
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Commercial And Corporate [2024] KEHC 1029 (KLR)

Boniface Ndirangu Njuguna t/a Goods Import and Exports Agencies v Guaranty Trust Bank of Kenya Limited

Boniface Ndirangu Njuguna t/a Goods Import and Exports Agencies v Guaranty Trust Bank of Kenya Limited [2024] KEHC 1029 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Appeal E060 of 2021
Judge
AN Ongeri

High Court appeal over wrongful dishonor of cheques by a bank. The court awarded general damages for injury to business reputation, upheld special damages, and ordered an apology.

  • Bank Customer Relationship
  • Wrongful Dishonor Of Cheque
  • Damages For Breach Of Contract
  • Business Reputation
  • Overdraft Facility
  • Apology Orders
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Civil Procedure [2020] KECPT 144 (KLR)

Peter Njau Kangethe v Hacco Saco Limited, Treasurer Haco Sacco & Secretary Haco Sacco

Peter Njau Kangethe v Hacco Saco Limited, Treasurer Haco Sacco & Secretary Haco Sacco [2020] KECPT 144 (KLR)

Court
Cooperative Tribunal
Case number
Tribunal Case 213 of 2019

The Tribunal dismissed claims for interest, costs, and an apology after the dispute was settled by consent before a full hearing.

  • Costs Award
  • Interest On Awards
  • Consent Judgment
  • Apology Orders
  • Costs
  • Interest-on-awards
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Employment And Labour [2019] KEELRC 7 (KLR)

Zacharia Obati Munayi v Kenya Scouts Council

Zacharia Obati Munayi v Kenya Scouts Council [2019] KEELRC 7 (KLR)

Court
Employment and Labour Relations Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 48 of 2019
Judge
HS Wasilwa

After a consent ending the employment dispute, the court held that the applicant was the successful party and awarded him costs. No apology order was made.

  • Disciplinary Procedure
  • Constructive Dismissal
  • Costs Award
  • Apology Orders
  • Natural Justice
  • Employment Termination
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Tort Law [2017] KEHC 7802 (KLR)

Dorcas Florence Kombo v Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

Dorcas Florence Kombo v Kenya Broadcasting Corporation [2017] KEHC 7802 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Suit 86 of 2011
Judge
JK Sergon

The High Court found the defendant liable for defamation over a false online article linking the plaintiff to fraud, awarded KES 5 million, and ordered an apology.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Damages Assessment
  • Malice
  • Apology Orders
  • Damages-assessment
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Tort Law [2010] KEHC 4120 (KLR)

FRANCIS XAVIER OLE KAPARO v STANDARD LIMITED & 3 others

FRANCIS XAVIER OLE KAPARO v STANDARD LIMITED & 3 others [2010] KEHC 4120 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Case 1230 of 2004

The High Court found the defendants liable for defamatory publications about the plaintiff and awarded KES 7 million, plus a published apology and an injunction.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Damages Assessment
  • Apology Orders
  • Injunctions
  • Media Law
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Tort Law [2010] KEHC 3988 (KLR)

FRANCIS XAVIER OLE KAPARO v STANDARD LIMITED, ATHMAN AMRAN, MURIITHI MUTIGA & DAVID MAKALI

FRANCIS XAVIER OLE KAPARO v STANDARD LIMITED, ATHMAN AMRAN, MURIITHI MUTIGA & DAVID MAKALI [2010] KEHC 3988 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Case 1230 of 2004
Judge
DA Onyancha

The High Court found the defendants liable for defamation over newspaper publications about Francis Xavier Ole Kaparo and awarded damages, an apology order, and an injunction.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Damages Assessment
  • Injunctions
  • Apology Orders
  • Damages-assessment
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Tort Law [2004] KEHC 2669 (KLR)

Fred Oliver Omondi N’Cruba Ojiambo v Standard Limited & 2 others

Fred Oliver Omondi N’Cruba Ojiambo v Standard Limited & 2 others [2004] KEHC 2669 (KLR)

Court
High Court
Case number
Civil Suit 1996 of 1996

The High Court held that a Sunday Standard article defamed advocate Fred Ojiambo and awarded him Kshs 1,000,000 plus a prominent apology and costs.

  • Defamation
  • Libel
  • Damages Assessment
  • Media Law
  • Apology Orders
  • Media-law
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