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Tumuheirwe v Muhwezi Jim Katugugu and Another (Election Appeal 71 of 2021) [2022] UGCA 341 (14 May 2022)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an election appeal challenging the Rujumbura parliamentary result, upholding findings on bribery allegations, election offences, and evidence admissibility.
Waneloba v Masaba and Another (Election Petition No. 27 of 2021) [2021] UGHCEP 15 (30 September 2021)
The High Court dismissed an election petition challenging the LCIII Manafwa Town Council result, finding no proved bribery, violence, or ballot stuffing.
Kwoba Vs Ssebugwawo (Election Petition Appeal No. 108 of 2016) [2019] UGCA 2 (17 January 2019)
The Court of Appeal held that the first appellate court erred in applying the Parliamentary Elections Act and Rules to a local council election petition, as section 172 of the Local Governments Act does not extend their application to the trial of appeals. However, the standard of proof under both statutes is essentially the same—proof to the satisfaction of the court. The court found that the first appellate court's conclusion was not affected by this error, as the correct standard was applied in substance. Regarding bribery, the court agreed with the appellate judge that the evidence presen…
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Kalemba & Anor Vs Lubega (Election Petition Appeal No. 76 of 2016) [2018] UGCA 6 (19 January 2018)
The Court of Appeal allowed the election petition appeal, held the first appellant had resigned in time, rejected the bribery allegation, and restored his election.
Nabukeera Hanifa v Kusasira Peace K. Mubiru and Electoral Commission (Election Petition Appeal 72 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 137 (20 November 2017)
Appeal from a parliamentary election petition. The Court addressed burden of proof, recanted affidavits, voter bribery, and non-compliance, and upheld the election.
Ntende Vs Isabirye (Election Petition Appeal No. 74 of 2016) [2017] UGCA 66 (15 November 2017)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial Judge erred in law and fact by relying on speculative and uncorroborated evidence to find that the appellant bribed voters with an ambulance. The court held that the standard of proof in election petitions, particularly for bribery, requires cogent evidence that is slightly above a balance of probabilities and to the satisfaction of the court. The evidence adduced by the respondent, including photographs and affidavits, was not authenticated, and the witnesses were not proved to be registered voters as required by law. The court further held that mere…
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Okot v Electoral Commission and Anor (Election Petition No. 2 of 2016) [2016] UGHCEP 42 (23 June 2016)
The High Court at Gulu dismissed an election petition challenging the Agago North parliamentary result, finding no proven bribery or substantial non-compliance.
