# East African judicial and election legal proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/east-african-judicial-and-election-legal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-09-30T15:20:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Uganda, the High Court in Mpigi dismissed an application by parliamentary petitioner Kiyaga Hillary Innocent to compel his rival, Kyambadde Amelia Anne, to produce declaration of results forms from 37 polling stations. Justice Jamson Karemani K. ruled the request was a ‘fishing expedition’ after the petitioner failed to prove the documents were in the rival’s possession. The petition challenges Kyambadde’s victory in the January 15, 2026, election.

In Kenya, the High Court ordered that proceedings regarding the petition challenging the appointment of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua be conducted through open, physical hearings. A three-judge bench at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi granted the request for physical sessions to ensure the petitioner’s right to a fair and public hearing, with the matter scheduled for November 4 and 5, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: High Courts issue rulings on election and leadership petitions in Uganda and Kenya

High Courts in Uganda and Kenya have issued significant rulings regarding election petitions and constitutional challenges involving parliamentary results and executive leadership appointments.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/high-courts-issue-rulings-on-election-and-leadership-petitions-in-uganda-and-kenya

### 2026-09-27: Judicial leadership changes in Kenya and political tensions in South Korea

Judicial developments include new tribunal appointments in Kenya by Chief Justice Martha Koome and escalating political tension between South Korea’s Chief Justice Jo Hee-de and the presidency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/judicial-leadership-changes-in-kenya-and-political-tensions-in-south-korea

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