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Nablo v Wamala Nambozo and Another (Election Petition Appeal No. 028 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 350 (5 August 2022)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an election petition appeal challenging a Woman MP result for Sironko District, finding no proven lack of qualifications or bribery.
Kasule v Ruyonga and Another (Election Petition No. 5 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 27 (28 September 2021)
The High Court dismissed an election petition challenging the Hoima West Division parliamentary election, finding the petitioner failed to prove non-compliance or bribery.
Hon. Lanyero v Acora and Another (Election Petition No. 1 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 47 (20 September 2021)
The petitioner failed to prove, on a higher balance of probability, any substantial non-compliance with electoral laws or commission of illegal practices and offences by the respondents. The update of the voter register was conducted within the statutory framework, and no evidence showed that the additional voters affected the outcome or voted for the 1st respondent. The use of colours and symbols did not confuse voters, and no credible evidence of violence, intimidation, or bribery was presented. The omission to tick names in the voter roll at certain polling stations was a minor error, not…
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Hon.Tayebwa Vs Kakuunarinda & Anor (Election Petition Appeal No. 86 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 63 (17 November 2017)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an election petition appeal, upholding findings on affidavit procedure, rejected bribery allegations, and costs against the appellant.
Tayebwa v Kakuuna and Anor (Petition No. 5 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 58 (26 August 2016)
The court found that the petitioner failed to prove, to the required standard, that the 1st Respondent or his agents committed any electoral offence or illegal practice. The evidence presented was riddled with contradictions, lacked corroboration, and was often procedurally defective or inadmissible. The only proven incident was the possession of a panga by a third party on polling day, but there was no evidence that this substantially affected the outcome of the election. The court held that procedural defects in affidavits did not cause substantial prejudice and could be overlooked. Allegat…
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Aggrey Awori v Taaka and Anor (Election Petition No. 15 of 2011) [2011] UGHCEP 301 (29 April 2011)
Election petition from Busia Municipality concerning an alleged campaign donation by the respondent, said to amount to bribery under the Parliamentary Elections Act.
