Andrew Morton fined for defamation.M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disabilityA defamation fine of KES KES In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Kenyan Shilling. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 6m (GBP45,700) is to be paid by British biographer Andrew Morton to Kenya's Chief Justice Evan Gicheru after the author allegedly claimed in Moi: The Making of an African Statesman, his 1998 biography of former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (born September 2, 1924) was the President of Kenya from 1978 until 2002. Daniel Arap Moi is popularly known to Kenyans as 'Nyayo', a Swahili word for 'footsteps'. , that Gicheru had received favours from officials. According to the BBC, Gicheru was originally awarded KES2.5m (GBP19,000) in 2000 but has subsequently argued that he deserved USD400,000 (GBP225,000) in compensation to reflect his standing in society. Kenya's Court of Appeal found in favour of Gicheru on Friday (14 October) but ruled that Morton should be made to pay compensation of KES6m (GBP45,700) rather than the amount requested Gicheru. Morton, who is best known for his biography of Princess Diana, has also completed biographies of celebrities including pop singer Madonna and England footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria. |
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