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NRM caucus asks President Museveni to fund legal fees in 75 election petitions, Kololo

Election Related Single source Kampala 2 Oct 2026 Severity: 1/5

Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng, chair of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus, asked President Museveni at a caucus meeting at Kololo Independence Grounds to support the legal costs of NRM MPs and flag bearers facing 75 petitions arising from the 2026 general elections. According to ChimpReports, she did not state the amount sought or name the lawmakers, and the account did not say whether the request was approved.

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

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