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EC declares Jacqueline Mbabazi unopposed for Western Region Older Persons' seat after rival disqualified

Election Related Single source Uganda (national) 8 Dec 2025 Severity: 1/5

The Electoral Commission declared Jacqueline Mbabazi the sole valid candidate for the Western Region Older Persons' parliamentary seat, Nile Post reported. Her only challenger, Patrick Mutabwire Kyamukaate, was disqualified for not meeting the minimum number of supporters required for nomination. Returning Officer Richard Nsuube confirmed the declaration at the EC headquarters.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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