Woman Forced to Pay 10 Million for Failing to Marry Fiancée After She Was Educated

A court in Uganda has mandated that a woman pay her former fiancée Sh10 million (KSh337,000) in restitution for her inability to honor their marriage contract.

According to court documents seen by LOOKUP DIGITAL, Fortunate Kyarikunda and Richard Tumwine started dating in 2015 and planned to tie the knot in 2022. The two, who are both working as teachers, signed a contract on it in 2018.

Tumwine allegedly assisted Kyarikunda with financial support when they were dating so she could pursue a Diploma in Law at the Law Development Center, at a cost of roughly Sh9.4 million (KSh318,000).

The introduction ceremony, which Tumwine had scheduled for February 2022, was canceled, according to the court, with "no justifiable cause” presented by Kyarikunda.

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"From the exhibit, it appears to be a budget for introduction for Fortunate Kyarikunda's parents' home, and various goods totaling USh5 million ($1358) are mentioned on the list, as well as the defendant's comments praising the budget and demanding additional financial support," Magistrate Mukobi stated.

The magistrate argued that during their four-year relationship, the accused had multiple opportunities to turn down the man's proposal of marriage and not let the man with whom she claimed was older not to pay for her education.

“This is a deception, a misrepresentation, and it is equally irrational.” the Magistrate echoed.

Kyarikunda must therefore pay USh1 million (KSh34,000) for the difficulties and mental suffering suffered by her former fiancé. The court ruled