Court fines Student 7.5m for defamation on Facebook
Let me share a quote from I think one boxer – Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson has publicly voiced frustration with social media abuse, stating
that *it has made people “way too comfortable with disrespecting people and
not getting punched in the face for it,” *according to a post on Instagram
<www.instagram.com/p/DCSkQPQxbRP/>. He has used his platform to
express his disapproval of online negativity and the ease with which people
can engage in abusive behavior.
There are always two sides (or even more!) of a story.
Regards
*Ali Hussein*
Fintech | Digital Transformation
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On Wed, May 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM Twahir Hussein Kassim via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:
> Listers,
>
> This case raises critical questions about digital rights, responsible
> online speech, and fair legal penalties. While defamation laws protect
> individuals, a KSh 7.5M fine for a student seems excessive and may set a
> worrying precedent.
>
> Digital literacy is essential to help users understand the consequences of
> online statements, but courts must also ensure that penalties are
> proportionate. Should alternative remedies—such as structured compensation
> or public corrections—be considered in cases involving young individuals?
>
> Balancing accountability and fairness is key to fostering responsible
> digital discourse without imposing undue burdens. As internet governance
> evolves, justice must remain accessible and reasonable for all.
>
> My 2 cents
>
> Twahir
>
> On Wed, May 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM Innocent Muteshi via KICTANet <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Not really it’s okay it serves as a good lesson to those who love
>> defaming people aimlessly.
>>
>> On Wed, May 28, 2025, 10:41 AM Mwendwa Kivuva via KICTANet <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Is this defamation judgement excessive?
>>>
>>> A third-year law student at the University of Nairobi, Kevin Ndung’u,
>>> has been ordered by an Eldoret court to pay KSh 7.5 million in damages for
>>> defaming Benard Kagia, the driver of Prophet David Owuor of the Repentance
>>> and Holiness Ministry. The defamation case arose after Ndung’u made
>>> Facebook posts accusing Kagia of infidelity and claiming he could not take
>>> care of his family, which reportedly led to the breakdown of Kagia’s
>>> marriage.
>>>
>>> Kagia filed a libel case, arguing the comments were harmful and
>>> defamatory. Chief Magistrate Dennis Mikoyan ruled in Kagia’s favor, stating
>>> that the statements were indeed defamatory and emphasizing the serious
>>> legal consequences of making such remarks online. Ndung’u protested the
>>> hefty fine, telling the court he had no assets or property to pay the
>>> amount ordered. The matter is set for further directions on May 28, 2025.
>>>
>>>
>>> nation.africa/kenya/counties/uasin-gishu/uon-student-sh7-5m-fine-for-defaming-prophet-owuor-driver-5059120
>>>
>>> Best Regards
>>> ______________________
>>> Mwendwa Kivuva
>>> www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva
>>>