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Sembabule District Woman MP Florence Nambaziira testifies at High Court in Masaka on October 24, 2026. PHOTO/ MALIK FAHAD JJINGO
What you need to know:
- Under Ugandan law, a candidate must possess a minimum of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent to contest for a parliamentary seat.
- The ruling follows a petition filed by former lawmaker Mary Begumisa (Independent), who alleges that Ms Nambaziira lacks the requisite UACE certificate and that the January 15, 2026 parliamentary election was marred by ballot stuffing and violence.
The Masaka High Court has ordered the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to produce an official to testify in an election petition challenging the victory of Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament, Ms Florence Nambaziira.
Justice Christine Akello summoned the regulator to explain whether Ms Nambaziira possesses the required academic qualifications to serve as a legislator. Under Ugandan law, a candidate must possess a minimum of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent to contest for a parliamentary seat.
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