Court expunges 97 affidavits in Rubongoya’s election p
The High Court in Kampala has expunged 97 affidavits from David Lewis Rubongoya’s election petition against MP Minsa Kabanda. The judge ruled that the documents were filed irregularly and without court permission, ordering the case to proceed to a scheduling conference.
Why it matters
This procedural ruling impacts the legal challenge against a sitting member of parliament, highlighting the strict adherence to court filing protocols in election disputes.
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Court expunges 97 affidavits in Rubongoya’s election petition against Kabanda
Justice Flavia Nabakooza ruled that the affidavits, which were filed after Kabanda and the Electoral Commission had filed their responses to the petition, were irregularly filed without leave of court.
Kampala Central Division MP Minsa Kabanda (left) and National Unity Platform secretary general David Lewis Rubongoya. (File)
The High Court in Kampala has struck out and expunged 97 affidavits filed by National Unity Platform secretary general David Lewis Rubongoya in his election petition challenging the election of Kampala Central Division MP Minsa Kabanda.
The affidavits were filed on June 16 and August 21, 2026, in support of the petition.
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