Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact
Insight Post Uganda
  • Home
  • NewsHot
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Religion
    • Lifestyle
    • World News
    • Tourism
    • Environment
    • Agriculture
  • Business
    Hybrid solar plant at Kalangala district.

    Lights Out on the Islands: Kalangala’s Power Woes Threaten Business and Health

    Supreme Court Dismisses Nzeyi Appeal Over NBC Takeover, Cites Wrong Court Filing

    Supreme Court Dismisses Nzeyi Appeal Over NBC Takeover, Cites Wrong Court Filing

    A charcoal vendor in Rakai trading center in April 2025

    Charcoal Smuggling from Tanzania Fuels Illicit Financial Flows, Drains Revenue

  • Sports
    Buddu FC Step-up Efforts to Retain Masaza Cup Trophy

    Buddu FC Step-up Efforts to Retain Masaza Cup Trophy

    Pokino Jude Muleke handing over Amb. Alintuma Nsambu

    Amb. Nsambu Buys 100 Kits for Kabaka Birthday Run, Offers UGX10M to Buddu Ssaza FC

    Ssekiboobo launching Kyaggwe Ssaza FC steering committee.

    Masaza Cup 2025: Kyaggwe’s Early Preparations – Can They Finally Take The Trophy?

  • Education
    Graduates of St. Francis School of Health Sciences–Namataba.

    Embracing the Future: St. Francis School of Health Sciences Calls on Training Institutions to Adopt New Technology

    Godfrey Muwumuza, Suspect.

    Kabojja Junior School Teacher Faces Fresh Charges in Child Abuse Case

  • In Luganda
    Counsel George Musisi ng'alaga emu ku kaadi mu lukungana lw'amawulire

    Munnamateeka Wa NUP Atambula Nju Ku Nju Ng’ Asaggula Obuwagizi  

    Ettaka Lyabatuuze Omutwalo Gumu Mubizinga Bye Bussi Liri Mulusuubo

    Ettaka Lyabatuuze Omutwalo Gumu Mubizinga Bye Bussi Liri Mulusuubo

    Omusumba Lwandasa ng'afukirira omuti

    Abazadde Basabiddwa Okwagazisa Abaana Okukuuma Obutonde Bwensi

  • In Photos
    Katikiro presiding over the opening of the renovated official residence of the Buddu County Chief at Ssaza grounds in Masaka City on Tuesday. Pictures by Robert Nsubuga.

    Pictorial:  Katikiro Mayiga Slams Masaka People Over Poor Hygiene

    Ismael-Kifudde-the-Mukono-Police-Division-Officer-in-Charge-directing-Nambooze-not-to-use-the-route-heading-to-town-center

    Moments of Excessive Force Against Betty Nambooze in Recent General Elections

    Ismael-Kifudde-the-Mukono-Police-Division-Officer-in-Charge-directing-Nambooze-not-to-use-the-route-heading-to-town-center

    Throw Back: Mukono Municipality Parliamentary Processions after Nominations in Pictures

  • Profiles
    L-R MP Mawogola South (Sembabule)-Goreth Namugga, Councillor Amiri Kiggundu, COTFONE Coordinator-Kayinga Yisito Muddu and Mr Xavier Ejoyi, Country Director ActionAid International Uganda at the award event

    National Citizens’ Integrity Awards 2024: Unsung Heroes Celebrated

    Shaping Perceptions: Patricia Namiwanda, a Blind Advocate Of Change

    Shaping Perceptions: Patricia Namiwanda, a Blind Advocate Of Change

    Sr.-Crispin-Christine-Namara

    Sr. Crispin Namara: Seeta Junior School Head Teacher Redefining Education Excellence  

  • Op-Ed
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Insight Post Uganda
Home News

Residents Anxiously Waiting for High Court Decision Determining Mukono South County By-election

Insight Post Uganda by Insight Post Uganda
March 2, 2023
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
Residents Anxiously Waiting for High Court Decision Determining Mukono South County By-election

Fred Kayondo greeting Male Wilson after the court session recently.

The High Court Judge Collins Acellam set March 10, this year to conform the recent parliamentary election results for Mukono South County Member of Parliament.

In the recent general elections, the Electoral Commission-EC declared Fred Kayondo of the Democratic Party-DP winner of Mukono South County, however, Wilson Male of the National Unity Platform-NUP petitioned the High Court challenging the result.

Related posts

Muslim Community Louds Mukono South MP Aspirant for Ramadan Donations

Muslim Community Louds Mukono South MP Aspirant for Ramadan Donations

March 27, 2025
Richard Kateregga Mivule

Walking The Talk: Mukono South Constituency Aspirant Empowering Community Groups

May 14, 2024

In the petition, Male asked the High Court to nullify the election results on grounds that Kayondo bribed voters, nominated as a candidate for the Democratic Party but his campaign posters were printed with symbols and slogans of the National Unity Platform.

He also noted that on the polling day, the ballot papers had the symbols swapped, indicating Kayondo as the candidate endorsed by the National Unity Platform, an error which not only confused voters but also affected the outcome of the process. Besides lacking the required number of voters to support his nomination.

In July last year, the Court of Appeal in Kampala which comprised of a panel of three Justices including Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Catherine Bamugemereire and Irene Mulyagonja ordered for fresh hearing of a petition earlier dismissed without hearing its merits by Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya.

Kayondo and the Electoral Commission had earlier asked Court to dismiss the petition on grounds that the commissioner of Oaths who had commissioned Male’s affidavits did not have a valid practising certificate at that time. 

Accordingly, Justice Olive Kazaarwe dismissed the petition without hearing its merits.

As a result, Male appealed against the decision on grounds that the judge erred in law and fact when she held that his petition was incompetent and incurably defective. 

Kazaarwe was also faulted for having under looked and condoned Kayondo’s defective pleadings and failure to consider Male’s submissions.

The Court of Appeal Justices agreed that the Judge erred when she dismissed Male’s petition for having defective affidavits yet she allowed the same from Kayondo and the Electoral Commission.

The case underwent another due process of hearing before justice Collins Acellam at Mukono High Court. 

His decision will determine whether Fred Kayondo shall be confirmed a duly nominated and elected member of parliament for Mukono South County or there was errors done by the EC necessitating a by-election.

Kayondo polled 26,512 votes in the race which attracted six candidates, while Male, the challenger from the National Unity Platform obtained 4,831 votes to secure the third position in the race.

Tags: Mukono High CourtMukono South MP
ShareTweetPin
Previous Post

Rainfall, Temperature Forecast 01 – 08 March 2023

Next Post

IRON SHEET SCANDAL: Civil Society Organisations Want Prime Minister’s Office Restructured

Related Posts

Physical Planner, Businessman Remanded to Luzira Prison Over Fraud
News

Physical Planner, Businessman Remanded to Luzira Prison Over Fraud

April 29, 2025
Major Kiggundu Murder: Prosecution Seeks to Proceed with Trial in Absence of Fugitive Suspect
News

Major Kiggundu Murder: Prosecution Seeks to Proceed with Trial in Absence of Fugitive Suspect

April 28, 2025
Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga
News

Justice Kajuga Appointed Acting Principal Judge

April 24, 2025
Chief Justice Calls On Magistrates To Resolve Disputes Beyond The Courtroom
News

Chief Justice Calls On Magistrates To Resolve Disputes Beyond The Courtroom

March 4, 2025
Namazzi, currently at St. Paul Church
News

Where Is Home? Lost 17-Year-Old Mute Girl Struggles To Find Her Family

January 15, 2025
Dr. Besigye, Lutale and Captain Denis Ola
News

Army Prosecutor Adds New Charges Against Dr. Besigye

January 13, 2025
Next Post
Prime Minister Nabbanja touring Kyotera district.

IRON SHEET SCANDAL: Civil Society Organisations Want Prime Minister's Office Restructured

Please login to join discussion

RECOMMENDED NEWS

Children Who Saw Father Stabbing Their Mother to Death Struggling with Psychological Torture

Children Who Saw Father Stabbing Their Mother to Death Struggling with Psychological Torture

5 years ago
Namayingo district leaders and CN sugar investors posing for a photo with the First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga.

Billions to Waste: Court Cancels Sugar, Jaggery Mill Licenses Issued by Trade Ministry

4 months ago
HONOURING THE FALLEN: 14 Years After 2010 Kampala Bombings

HONOURING THE FALLEN: 14 Years After 2010 Kampala Bombings

11 months ago
Demonstration centre of the various railway guages.

National Economy At Stake: Parliament Probes The Dual Gauge Railway Dilemma

2 years ago

FOLLOW US

Insight Post Uganda

We bring you the most balanced news professionally investigated by our news team. The Insight Post is Uganda’s News company regulated by the Uganda Communications Commission.

Follow us on social media:

Recent News

  • UPDF Accuses German Ambassador of Undermining Ugandan Government in Explosive Statement
  • Splintered at the Roots: Mukono NRM Primaries Expose Deepening Divisions Within the Party
  • Four Flying Squad Officers Remanded Over Gold Theft of UGX 380 Million

Category

  • Agriculture
  • Business
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Luganda
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Photos
  • Politics
  • Profiles
  • Religion
  • Runyankole
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Uncategorized
  • World News

Recent News

UPDF Accuses German Ambassador of Undermining Ugandan Government in Explosive Statement

UPDF Accuses German Ambassador of Undermining Ugandan Government in Explosive Statement

May 23, 2025
Hajji Harunah Ssemakula and his supporters.

Splintered at the Roots: Mukono NRM Primaries Expose Deepening Divisions Within the Party

May 23, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Contact

© 2024 The Insight post Uganda - The Insight post uganda. Site Powered by Bookablehood Ltd.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
error: Content is protected !!
en_USEnglish
en_USEnglish
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Tourism
  • Opinion

© 2024 The Insight post Uganda - The Insight post uganda. Site Powered by Bookablehood Ltd.