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Kisoro court dismisses vote recount application over Bufumbira North parliamentary result

Justice & Court Rulings Single source Kisoro 24 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

Kisoro Chief Magistrate Patrick Muhiga dismissed independent candidate Kamara John Nizeyimana's application for a recount in Bufumbira North, where NRM's Fortunate Habyara Gatare was declared winner with 8,374 votes to Kamara's 8,289. According to ChimpReports, the magistrate ruled the evidence did not meet the threshold for a recount.

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

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