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.

https://nation.africa/kenya/counties/uasin-gishu/uon-student-sh7-5m-fine-for-defaming-prophet-owuor-driver-5059120

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