Wakiso High Court Throws Out Part of Election Petition Against Kyeyune

The Wakiso High Court, sitting in Nabweru, has dismissed a portion of an application filed as part of the election petition challenging Engineer Ian Kyeyune’s victory in the Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson race.

Justice George Okello presided over the hearing, where the legal team representing petitioner Najja Nasif had sought to compel the Electoral Commission to produce evidence used in declaring Kyeyune the winner.

Justice Okello, however, ruled against this specific application. He advised the petitioners that such matters should be raised within the main election petition. Furthermore, the judge recommended that if the petitioners require specific documents from the Electoral Commission, they must follow the established procedures for formally requesting them.

Lawyer Kenneth Paul Kakande, representing the petitioners, accepted the court’s ruling but expressed confidence that his team possesses sufficient evidence to win the case, stating, “We have everything that can help us win this case.”

The court has scheduled further proceedings for Friday, September 25, 2026, to address submissions concerning Fuluck Lule, a voter who has lodged a separate complaint against Kyeyune. Justice Okello indicated he would review all arguments before making a decision.

Despite Kyeyune’s presence and apparent satisfaction with the court’s professional handling of the proceedings, Kakande objected to the Friday hearing date for Lule’s complaint, arguing for a different approach.

Kyeyune, who expressed confidence in his election win, also suggested an opportunity for dialogue with his opponents to resolve the dispute outside of prolonged litigation.

“The case is in our favour, but there is still an opportunity for us to sit down and agree,” Kyeyune remarked.

The election petition is set to continue as the court deliberates on the outstanding issues presented by all parties involved.

This information is based on a report from Nile Post.