nehemia kyando mchechu vs mwananchi communication limited and another 2023 tzhc 15873 3 march 2023
The Respondents published false and unsubstantiated statements about the Petitioner, which were defamatory, intentional, malicious, and not justified or privileged. The Respondents failed to provide evidence supporting the truth of their allegations or to offer the Petitioner a right of reply. The publications caused significant harm to the Petitioner's reputation and emotional well-being, warranting substantial compensatory and general damages, an apology, and an injunction against further defamatory publications.
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- Libel
- Defamation
- Freedom of expression
- Damages
- Journalistic privilege