MICHELLE NTALAMI SUES MINNE KARIUKI FOR DEFAMATION

Marini founder Michelle Ntalami has taken to court to seek compensation for alleged damage of reputation by Real Housewives of Nairobi cast mate Minne Kariuki.

In a suit dated September 25, Ntalami listed the defendants as actress Minne Kariuki, Young Rich Television Limited, M-Net and D&R Studios Limited. She accused the actress of publishing and speaking with malice about her in a manner that attacked her personality, character, good social standing, business, personal and business brand.

“In February 2023, the Plaintiff had made plans to travel overseas to further expand her growing business. She had secured strategic and high-level business meetings with her overseas partners,” the suit reads. However, all this did not materialise due to the negative effect the Real Housewives of Nairobi Show had on her psychological and mental health. The plaintiff suffered missed business opportunities and growth plans, which took a backseat as a result.”

Ntalami also accused Kariuki of printing t-shirt with defamatory remarks against her and selling them as merchandise. She also wants compensation from Young Rich TV, M-net and D&R for producing, publishing and distributing radio, TV, print and digital media the aforesaid words.

Michelle also said she had suffered mental and psychological damage, and asked the court to grant her compensation for the same. Ntalami is also seeking an order directing the defendants to permanently remove from circulation all images, audio-visual and any other content of reference to her from the show.

According to Ntalami she was filmed on November 8, 2022, during a Sip & Scent event at Tribe Hotel, without prior knowledge or consent. She said she asked the filming crew for Actor’s agreement/consent form but received none, even during the post-production stage of the show.