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Katusiime & Another v The Editor in Chief of The East African Newspaper & Another (CIVIL SUIT NO. 369 OF 2002) [2020] UGHCCD 176 (10 June 2020)
The High Court dismissed a libel suit over a newspaper article on Uganda’s voter register project, finding the publication truthful, fair, and protected by privilege.
Ssemambo & Another v Byekwaso & 13 Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 168 OF 2018) [2019] UGHCCD 261 (17 July 2019)
The court found that the facts as pleaded did not establish malice or defamatory intent on the part of the Defendants. The actions taken by the Defendants, including the meeting and statements made regarding the Plaintiffs, were in the context of addressing a community health concern and were not motivated by ill will or an intention to defame. The court held that the Defendants acted truthfully and honestly in their capacity as community leaders and members of the LC1 committee, and their conduct did not amount to defamation. Consequently, the plaint did not disclose a cause of action agains…
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Ejidra v New Vision Printing and Publsihing Company Limited & Another (CIVIL SUIT NO. 217 OF 2013) [2019] UGHCCD 263 (17 May 2019)
The court found that the article in question was an accurate, unbiased, and fair report of a community dispute regarding land grabbing, an issue of significant public interest. The publication was not malicious or defamatory, as it merely reported accusations made at a public meeting and did not sensationalize or misrepresent the facts. The Defendants, as a national newspaper and its editor, had a duty to inform the public about such matters, and the public had a corresponding interest in receiving this information. The publication was therefore protected by qualified privilege. The court als…
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Malinga v Babirye (Civil Appeal Number 49 of 2010) [2014] UGCA 134 (1 February 2014)
The Court of Appeal held that a letter to estate-related third parties was defamatory and awarded the appellant general damages, finding justification and fair comment failed.
Charles Sabiiti & Ors v Teddy Seezi Cheeye (Civil Suit No. 516 of 1997) [2001] UGHC 5 (15 November 2001)
The High Court of Uganda found a newspaper article defamatory, rejected truth and fair comment defences, and awarded damages, interest, and costs to the plaintiffs.
Okeny and Another v Attorney General and Others (CIVIL SUIT NO. 401 OF 1995) [2000] UGHC 63 (12 April 2000)
The High Court of Uganda dismissed a defamation suit over a newspaper report and alleged political remarks, finding the plaintiffs failed to prove defamatory reference.
Besigye v Amama Mbabazi (Hct-05-cv-cs-0104-2002) [2010] UGHC 185 (2 July 2010)
The court found that the Defendant, as area Member of Parliament and Minister of Defence, was justified in addressing security concerns at the AGM, including referencing the Plaintiff's police inquiry regarding hosting Congolese nationals. The Plaintiff's own evidence and that of the Defendant's witnesses established that the Plaintiff was questioned by police, and the Defendant's comments were based on facts relevant to the prevailing security situation. The court held that the Defendant's statements were true, constituted fair comment on a matter of public interest, and were made on a privi…
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