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Matovu Cranmer Musoke and Another v Kibuuka Ekoyasi Ngabompya and Another (Civil Suit No 243 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 98 (8 July 2025)
The High Court found the defendants liable for defamation over rape accusations and social media publication, awarding damages, special costs, interest, injunction, and costs.
Kebirungi v Mireku (Civil Suit 184 of 2022) [2025] UGHCCD 30 (18 February 2025)
The High Court found WhatsApp messages posted in a class group were defamatory and awarded the plaintiff UGX 5,000,000 general damages and UGX 500,000 exemplary damages.
Pastor Walugembe v Segawa (Civil Suit 653 of 2016) [2024] UGHCCD 97 (10 June 2024)
The court found that the Defendant's letter to the Chief Justice contained statements that were defamatory of the Plaintiff, a public figure, and that the publication was made to multiple parties beyond the Chief Justice. The Plaintiff proved that the statements injured his reputation, leading to ridicule and loss of church members. The Defendant failed to establish the defence of qualified privilege, as the communication was made unilaterally and not in good faith, evidenced by the disowning of the letter by the association he claimed to represent. The Plaintiff was entitled to a declaration…
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Lukyamuzi & Another v The Editor, Hello Uganda & 2 Others (Civil Suit 227 of 2015) [2024] UGHCCD 96 (4 June 2024)
The High Court held that newspaper publications defamed the plaintiffs, awarded damages, ordered an apology and a permanent injunction, and rejected exemplary damages.
Nantale v Nakazibwe & Another (Civil Suit 10 of 2022) [2024] UGHC 373 (28 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed a defamation and duress claim, finding the public notice was not defamatory and the agreement was not proved to have been signed under coercion.
Mrs. Christine Anywar & Rose Alilo v Mr. Christopher Alioma, Mr. Leni Gilbert Boniface, Andama Martin & The Red Pepper Publications Ltd (Civil Suit 27 of 2015) [2023] UGHC 208 (16 October 2023)
The High Court at Gulu dismissed this libel and defamation suit for non-appearance after finding substituted service of the hearing notice had been properly effected.
Anywar and Another v Alioma and 3 Others (Civil Suit 27 of 2015) [2023] UGHCCD 310 (16 October 2023)
The High Court at Gulu dismissed a libel and defamation suit after confirming substituted service and finding that neither side appeared for hearing.
Okwenda v Woodson (Civil Suit 55 of 2019) [2023] UGHCCD 188 (30 June 2023)
The High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s defamation claim but upheld the defendant’s counterclaim, granting an injunction, UGX 20 million in damages, and costs.
Dr. Kiyonga v Kahyana (Miscellaneous Application 71 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 160 (27 February 2023)
The High Court entered judgment on admission in a defamation claim after finding the respondent’s apology and guilty plea were clear admissions.
Dr. Ekure v Odaet (Civil Suit No. 41 of 2019) [2023] UGHC 32 (17 January 2023)
The High Court dismissed a defamation claim against the fourth defendant, finding no proof that she published or caused publication of the newspaper articles.
