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Kampala – The Supreme Court of Uganda is set to deliver its ruling tomorrow, Thursday, 26th February 2026, on an application filed by former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante seeking to withdraw his presidential election petition. Supreme Court building (courtesy photo) In a notice issued on February 23, 2026, under the hand and seal of the Registrar, the Court directed all …

Kampala, Uganda — Presidential election petitioner Kasibante Robert has formally applied to withdraw his petition challenging the results of the 2026 presidential election, citing prohibitive costs and the complexity of conducting a nationwide forensic audit of electoral systems. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session at Supreme Court  In a Notice of Motion filed before the Supreme Court, …

Kampala– The Supreme Court is poised to determine whether the Chairperson of the Uganda Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, will be summoned to account for alleged irregularities in the last presidential election. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session. The decision, expected on February 18, follows submissions by lawyers representing Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party, …

Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory | Voice of Bugerere Home Politics Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory

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, …

By Kabuye Ronald The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to block him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections under the UPC banner. Akena, alongside fellow aspirant Adim Dennis Enapu, was disqualified during the nomination process after the Commission ruled that neither candidate …