Judiciary lacks money to hear 118 election petitions
Uganda's Judiciary is unable to process 118 election petitions from the 2026 general elections due to a lack of funding. The Ministry of Finance reportedly withheld the budget, citing uncertainty regarding the number of cases.
Why it matters
The funding crisis threatens the legal timeline for resolving electoral disputes, potentially undermining democratic accountability and judicial processes.
A biometric voter verification machine displays an “Error” message as an Electoral Commission official operates it on January 15, 2026 during Uganda’s general election. PHOTO/TONNY ABET
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