The Judiciary is disposing off several key election petions out of the 346 arising from the 2026 General Elections, with 100 judicial officers now delivering judgements across the country .
The cases include 157 petitions that have been handled by the the High Court and handled by 48 judges, and 189 petitions heard at the Chief Magistrates’ Courts level with 52 Chief Magistrates delivering their respective rulings .
High Court hearings have run from September 14th, to November 13th, while hearings before the Chief Magistrates’ Courts began on September 21st and ended on October 30th.
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo ,directed the judicial officers to give the petitions priority and avoid commitments that could interfere with the hearing programme.
She also urged courts to avoid unnecessary adjournments and enforce court directions that has enabled the petitions to be handled expeditiously.
Masaka High Court has had the the highest number of petitions, with 21 cases, while Makindye Chief Magistrates’ Court registered the highest number among the lower courts, with 31 petitions.
The Civil Division followed with 17 petitionswhich have been determined by four Judges, while Mukono High Court has disposed off 14 petitions handled by three Judges.
Iganga High Court heard 13 petitions, while Mbarara High Court processed 10 petitions.
Wakiso High Courtheard 10 petitions, which were handled by two Judges.
