Nairobi – 7 October 2025

Kenyan media personality Oga Obinna has won a defamation case against Radio Africa Group, securing a KSh6.1 million award after a year-long legal battle over damaging remarks aired on Radio Jambo.

The dispute began when a socialite appeared on presenter Massawe Japanni’s show and made serious allegations against Obinna—claims he says were never verified before being broadcast.

“We successfully sued Radio Jambo for defamation about a year ago, and today we have won,” Obinna said in a post celebrating the ruling. “The socialite made defamatory remarks about me, knowing we’ve never met.”

He added that the show’s producers and host aired the segment “for views and likes” without checking the facts, despite having worked with him previously.

Court Finds Radio Africa Liable

Delivering the judgment, Senior Principal Magistrate Edward Too ruled in favour of Obinna, finding that the statements made during the Radio Jambo broadcast were defamatory and had harmed his reputation.

The court ordered the defendants—Radio Africa Group, Japanni, and the socialite—to pay KSh6.1 million in total damages.
This includes KSh5 million in general damages, KSh500,000 in aggravated damages, KSh500,000 in lieu of an apology, and KSh100,000 in exemplary damages.

Magistrate Too also issued an injunction barring the defendants from making or publishing similar statements about Obinna in the future.

“No Apology, No Accountability”

Obinna said the ordeal had left him facing ridicule both online and in public, damaging his personal and professional image. Despite the fallout, he claimed, none of the defendants had apologised.

“They never reached out or tried to make things right,” he said. “My brand was affected, but justice has been served.”

He also noted that the socialite had failed to appear in court, despite being summoned, and was reportedly in hiding.

A Cautionary Tale for Media and Social Influencers

Obinna, who has previously worked for Kiss 100, QFM, and Nation FM, used the moment to issue a warning to Kenyans who spread falsehoods online.

“If you defame me, I’ll sue you,” he said with a wry smile. “Maybe I’ll even finish building my house with the money.”

The case has reignited debate over responsible broadcasting and the growing challenge of unverified claims on public platforms, especially at a time when social media outrage can swiftly damage reputations.

For Obinna, the victory is not just about money—it’s a reminder that words, when misused, can cost dearly.