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High Court upholds EC decision setting aside Matthias Walukagga's nomination for Busiro East MP

Justice & Court Rulings Single source Kampala 21 Dec 2025 Severity: 2/5

According to ChimpReports, Acting High Court Judge Peter Kinobe dismissed a petition by NUP candidate Matthias Walukagga against the Electoral Commission's decision to set aside his nomination for the Busiro East seat, finding that his Mature Age/Aptitude Test certificate had expired before nomination. EC Deputy Spokesperson Paul Bukenya welcomed the ruling the next day, saying it concluded the matter.

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

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