By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: Siaya blogger fined Ksh.3 million for defaming top county official
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > Metro > Siaya blogger fined Ksh.3 million for defaming top county official
Metro

Siaya blogger fined Ksh.3 million for defaming top county official

new5nuke
Last updated: June 17, 2025 3:10 pm
new5nuke
3 weeks ago
Share
SHARE

Siaya Resident Magistrate’s Court has ordered blogger Michael Oduor, also known as Mike Ochieng, to pay Ksh.3 million in general damages for defamation.

Appearing before Resident Magistrate Jacob Mkala on Tuesday, Michael was charged with defaming Siaya County Public Service Board CEO Wilfred Nyagudi.

In addition to the fine, the court directed the blogger to pay Ksh.300,000 in exemplary damages and immediately remove all defamatory posts including memes, images, and statements from his Facebook and WhatsApp accounts.

The case stems from a libel and slander campaign allegedly conducted by Michael in early 2024, accusing the Public Service Board of employment irregularities, nepotism, and corruption.

However, in his ruling, Magistrate Mkala found that the blogger had failed to provide credible evidence to support his allegations.

The defense argued that Michael’s exposé was in the public interest, but the court dismissed the claim as legally unsubstantiated.

The court further established that the statements were made after Michael had unsuccessfully sought employment within the county government, overseen by Mr. Nyagudi.

As part of the ruling, Michael was also ordered to issue an unequivocal apology to Mr. Nyagudi through the same social media platforms where he had published the defamatory remarks.

READ MORE  Man Lynched By Mob After Killing Stepbrother Over Meat Dispute

This marks the blogger’s second defamation ruling. In March, High Court Judge David Kemei found him guilty of defaming North Uyoma Ward Member of County Assembly Booker Bonyo, and imposed a Ksh.20 million fine – a ruling that his lawyer has since appealed.

Four children burnt beyond recognition as house catches fire in Murang’a
Courts awards girl burned by hot McDonald’s hot chicken nuggets $800K
Woman arrested after she was caught moaning while m@sturbating with vibrator on a beach
Four arrested in Uganda over ‘acts of homosexuality’
Congregant Arrested After Gas Cylinder Stolen From Church in Machakos
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Previous Article I’m ready to lead Kenya, no excuses – Former CS Fred Matiang’i declares
Next Article Goons unleashed, working with police as protests turn violent
about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • Embu erupts in protest as MP Gitonga Mukunji’s arrest sparks chaos
  • Club Madness! This well-endowed Slay Queen turned heads in a club with her daring outfit – Men were drooling (VIDEO)
  • Securing the Bag! LUO LADY sparks buzz as she shows off her elderly mzungu lover (VIDEOs)
  • Couple m8rdered in their retirement home in Uganda after spending over 30 years in Switzerland
  • Court gives DPP final chance to provide evidence in Ksh.350 million fraud case

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?