Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has celebrated a Ksh 11 million payout after winning a defamation case against Standard Group.
The lawsuit, filed in 2018, was over an article published in The Nairobian that allegedly contained false and damaging allegations against Kaluma and his family.
The High Court ruled in favor of the lawmaker, ordering the media house to pay Ksh 11 million in damages, along with interest and legal costs.
MP Peter Kaluma Awarded Ksh 11M in Defamation Case Against The Nairobian. Photo: Courtesy.
Kaluma took to social media to share the victory, describing it as a vindication of his reputation.
Despite securing the substantial Ksh 11 million payout, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has indicated that he intends to pursue further legal action.
The vocal lawmaker revealed that he plans to appeal to the court for additional compensation and is considering filing another lawsuit over the continued publication of the defamatory article.
Kaluma, who has consistently defended his reputation against false allegations, stated that the payout, once received, will be donated to a charity of his choice.
The MP emphasized that his primary goal is not personal gain but to hold the media accountable for spreading harmful and unverified information that has affected him and his family.
