Kenya: Standard to Pay Sh7 Million for Defaming Retired Judge

Nairobi — A media house has been ordered to pay retired Court of Appeal judge Mr Justice A. B. Shah Sh7 million for defamation.

"I should say that we should cherish the freedom of the press. But in so doing, we must also cherish the truth, for freedom cannot thrive in an atmosphere of irresponsible journalism," said the judge in his judgment against the Standard Limited.

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