Tag Archives: Court

Kalungu– Masaka Chief Magistrate Herbert Asiimwe has stopped the recounting of votes in Kalungu West as per the request of Ismael Semakula (independent) challenging the victory of National Unity Platform’s Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu in court last week (courtesy photo) Court had ordered this exercise to be conducted today in Kalungu, however before commencement, it was established that, …

The Mubende Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a petition seeking a vote recount in the fiercely contested Kassanda North parliamentary race, thus sealing Hon.Patrick Nsamba Oshabe Patrick Nsamba Oshabe National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer’s victory. In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Norbert Ssajjabi ruled that petitioner, Isaac Kamulegeya, the NRM flag bearer failed to provide sufficient evidence to warrant a recount, …

Kalungu– Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted an application for a vote recount filed by Ismael Semakula (independent )the first runner up in the recently concluded Kalungu West Parliamentary election. In this election, Joseph Gonzaga Sewungu ( National Unity Platform)was declared a winner on a difference of 46 votes. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu in court today (courtesy photo) The trial Magistrate, …

Kampala-Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has set 28th January 2026 as the date at which it will deliver a Ruling on a bill application which was filed by Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who is on currently on remand on charges of obtaining and disclosing National Voter’s Information without consent from the Electoral Commission. …

Kampala – Robert Kasibante, one of the candidates in the 2026 presidential election, has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the victory of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni In a petition filed on Monday, Kasibante alleges that the presidential election was marred by widespread electoral irregularities, illegalities and non-compliance with electoral laws, which substantially affected the …

By Our Reporter Kampala: City tycoon Mukesh Shukla, popularly known as Mukesh, is once again at the centre of a long-running legal storm as alleged property mafias intensify efforts to frustrate his multimillion-dollar business empire through protracted court battles dating back to 2009. At the heart of the dispute is Shumuk House, a prime commercial property on Colville Street in …

Kampala — High Court Judge Joyce Kavuma is set to deliver her ruling tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2026, in a case filed by a group of senior Democratic Party (DP) members led by Bukoto Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Ssebamala. Hon. Richard Ssebamala The applicants are challenging the manner in which the recent Democratic Party National Delegates Conference was …

Kampala — The High Court has dismissed an appeal by Lwemiyaga Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon. Theodore Ssekikuubo, challenging the nomination of Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, clearing the two to face off in the upcoming parliamentary elections. A montage of Theodore Ssekikuubo and Brig General Emmanuel Rwashande. (Courtesy photo) In a ruling delivered by High Court Judge Joyce Kavuma, …

Kampala– The state Prosecution has asked the High court criminal division Judge, Emmanuel Baguma not to grant bail to Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye over fears that he’s most likely to abscond. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Dr Kiiza Besigye arriving at High Court a few months back. This came after Besigye’s legal team led by Earnest Kalibbala requested court to …

By Isaac Ssemakadde, This decision is a classic illustration of how formalism continues to masquerade as fidelity to the law in Uganda’s electoral jurisprudence. Mathias Walukagga (courtesy photo) The court insists almost ritualistically that an expired academic certificate at the time of nomination is fatal. One is left wondering whether elections are meant to be contests of ideas and leadership, …