Kiyaga is challenging the victory of independent candidate Mike Kaggwa, who was declared winner by a razor-thin margin of only seven votes.
Tension is mounting in Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council as the Mukono Chief Magistrate’s Court prepares to deliver a crucial ruling tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in an election petition that has gripped residents of Mukono District.
Chief Magistrate Paul Matyama is expected to pronounce himself at 3:00pm on whether his court has the jurisdiction to hear an election petition filed by National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Hadson Kiyaga. Kiyaga is seeking a vote recount following his narrow defeat in the Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council LC3 chairperson race.
Kiyaga is challenging the victory of independent candidate Mike Kaggwa, who was declared winner by a razor-thin margin of only seven votes. According to the district Returning Officer, Emily Amongin, Kaggwa garnered 2,197 votes, while Kiyaga secured 2,190 in what has been described as a hotly contested race.
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The first respondent, Kaggwa, is represented by counsel Don Nalera, while Apio Katende is appearing for the second respondent, the Electoral Commission. The applicant, Kiyaga, is represented by lawyer Benon Sseryazi.
During proceedings on Friday, Sseryazi requested additional time — up to Thursday — to file submissions backing the court’s jurisdiction to hear the matter. However, Magistrate Matyama declined the request, emphasizing the need to handle the case expeditiously so that voters can know who rightfully holds the mandate to lead the town council.
Instead, the magistrate granted Sseryazi until midnight that same Friday to file supporting documentation, directing that the submissions be made digitally. For the defense, Nalera was given until Saturday at midnight to respond, depending on what the applicant would have filed.
The impending ruling is seen as pivotal, as it will determine whether the court proceeds to hear the substantive petition for a recount or dismisses the matter for lack of jurisdiction.
For residents of Ntenjeru–Kisoga, tomorrow’s decision could mark either the continuation of a closely watched legal battle or the final confirmation of their town council leadership.
