Bugweri Woman MP Stella Maris Nankwanga Ejected Over Academic Papers

The political landscape in Bugweri District has experienced a major shift following a recent court ruling regarding the parliamentary seat for the area’s Woman Representative.

The High Court in Iganga has officially nullified the election of Stella Maris Nankwanga. The decision comes after it was established that she failed to present the required academic qualifications during her nomination process for the January 15, 2026 parliamentary elections.

Rather than ordering a fresh by-election, the court chose to declare her closest challenger as the rightful victor. Aminah Mutesi Nalugoda, who finished in second place during the polls, has now been declared the duly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Bugweri District.

The ruling marks a significant victory for Nalugoda and highlights the strict legal scrutiny surrounding academic credential requirements for political candidates in Uganda’s electoral processes.

For more details on this ruling, read the full story on the Daily Monitor.