The High Court of Uganda in Hoima dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of Asinansi Nyakato, confirming her as the validly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Hoima City.
Acting Judge Charles Kasibayo ruled that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove allegations of widespread irregularities, voter bribery, ballot stuffing, or voter disenfranchisement.
Asinansi Nyakato who stood on the People’s Front for Freedom – PFF ticket won by 1,945 votes in the January 15, 2026 general elections.
During the petition hearing , she was represented by Nyakato’s legal team was led by Medard Lubega Seggona.
She was being chjallenged by Princess Dianah Rouse Jane Mugenyi Abwooli of the National Resistance Movement – NRM party .
