Uganda Case Law

Musuya Soobi v Mukhaye and 2 Others

Musuya Soobi v Mukhaye and 2 Others (Election Petition No. 15 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 20 (7 September 2021)

Court

Election Petitions of Uganda

Case number

Election Petition No. 15 of 2021

Judge

Ojok, J

The court found that the 1st respondent was a registered voter under the name 'Mukhaye Miriam' and was validly nominated for the position of District Woman Member of Parliament for Mbale District. The evidence showed that any discrepancies in names were the result of clerical errors by the 3rd respondent, which were internally corrected in accordance with the law. The applicant failed to prove that the 1st respondent was not the owner of her academic documents or that she had ever legally changed her name. The court also found that the applicant did not adduce sufficient evidence to prove any…

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• Nomination Validity
• Voter Registration
• Change Of Name Procedure
• Election Offences
• Burden Of Proof
• Evidence Admissibility

Nsubuga v Kalibbala and Anor

Nsubuga v Kalibbala and Anor (Election Petition No. 29 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 79 (27 July 2016)

Court

Election Petitions of Uganda

Case number

Election Petition No. 29 of 2016

The High Court struck out 17 supporting affidavits in an election petition for non-compliance with affidavit formalities, then dismissed the petition with costs.

• Affidavit Compliance
• Illiterates Protection Act
• Oaths Act Requirements
• Burden Of Proof
• Election Offences
• Procedural Objections

Alenyo Vs Electoral Commission & Anor

Alenyo Vs Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Petition Appeal No. 09 of 2007) [2007] UGCA 25 (17 December 2007)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Election Petition Appeal No. 09 of 2007

The Court of Appeal dismissed an election petition appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove alleged irregularities, offences, or prejudice affecting the Nebbi LC V election.

• Election Offences
• Burden Of Proof
• Admissibility Of Affidavits
• Polling Agents
• Ballot Box Evidence
• Electoral Irregularities