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Muwonge v Akol & 10 Others (Election Petition 3 of 2022) [2024] UGHCCD 154 (11 October 2024)
The High Court dismissed an election petition over Uganda’s EALA representatives, holding it was filed outside the mandatory 30-day statutory deadline.
Ochwa David vs Ogwari Polycarp and Anor (Election Petition No. 4 of 2021) [2022] UGHCEP 5 (12 December 2022)
The High Court nullified the Agule County parliamentary election after finding the winner’s nomination invalid for failure to submit a Certificate of Equivalence.
Electoral commissioner v Abala and Others (Election Application No. 5 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 124 (3 May 2022)
The Court of Appeal of Uganda refused to extend time for filing an election appeal record and struck out the appeal for being filed out of time.
Namiro and 7 Others v Attorney General and 2 Others (Constitutional Petition No. 7 of 2018) [2021] UGCC 26 (11 March 2021)
The Constitutional Court found that the petition did not raise any issues for constitutional interpretation under Article 137(3) of the Constitution. The petition was essentially a disguised appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal in an election petition, which is not within the jurisdiction of the Constitutional Court. The proper avenue for challenging the judgment was through the appellate process or review within the Court of Appeal, not by reframing the grievance as a constitutional question. The Court emphasized that its jurisdiction is limited to matters requiring constitutio…
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Muliro v Wakalawo (Election Petition Application No.9 of 2017) [2017] UGCA 11 (12 May 2017)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to extend time for filing a memorandum of appeal in an election petition matter, finding the delay inexcusable and the notice of appeal liable to be struck out.
Achiro & Anor Vs Kidega (Election Petition Appeal No. 19 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 1 (6 February 2017)
The Court of Appeal upheld nullification of the Aruu North parliamentary election after violence destroyed ballot materials and prevented a recount in a two-vote margin contest.
Kabakumba v Kiiza and Anor (Election Petition No. 2 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 60 (20 July 2016)
The High Court at Masindi nullified the Masindi Municipality parliamentary election after finding proved bribery by the winning candidate’s side.
Ayena Odongo v Okello Engola and 4 Ors (Parliamentary Election Petition No. 8 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 73 (28 June 2016)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an election appeal over Aruu North, upholding nullification of the MP election after failed recount proceedings and substantial noncompliance.
Bagoola Ngobi v Kyobe Inyensiko (Misc Cause 6 of 2016) [2016] UGHC 5 (25 April 2016)
The High Court found that the Chief Magistrate acted with material irregularity and illegality by ordering and conducting a blanket recount of all polling stations in Luuka North Constituency, despite the presence of unsealed and tampered ballot boxes, and without specific grounds or numerical errors being established. The recount process failed to meet the requirements of the Parliamentary Elections Act, which mandates specificity and integrity of ballot materials for a valid recount. The application for revision was competently before the court, as the High Court retains supervisory jurisdi…
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