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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.
Specioza Kazibwe v The Independent Publications Ltd & Ors (CIVIL SUIT NO. 105 OF 2010) [2018] UGHCCD 12 (30 January 2018)
The High Court held that magazine articles falsely alleging Dr. Specioza Kazibwe squandered SACCO funds were defamatory. Fair comment failed, and she was awarded damages and an injunction.
Maisha v Madraa (Civil Appeal No. 0031 of 2012) [2016] UGHCCD 66 (13 October 2016)
The High Court found that the trial magistrate correctly evaluated the evidence and applied the law on defamation. The words uttered by the appellant directly referred to the respondent and imputed the criminal offence of witchcraft, which is actionable per se under Ugandan law. The evidence established that the defamatory statements were published to third parties, as several neighbours heard the utterances. The appellant failed to rebut the presumption of publication and malice. In cases of slander imputing criminal conduct, damages are presumed and need not be specifically proved. The tria…
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