Hoima court to rule on Kampe's challenge to Kanyesigye MP's win

A razor-thin vote gap has landed this youth MP race in court, and the judge is about to decide whether the declared win sticks or gets flipped.

Recount the fight in the Hoima court

• Hoima Chief Magistrates Court fixed Tuesday for the ruling.
• Chief Magistrate George Kunihira scheduled the decision date.
• Diana Kampe of NRM is contesting Mercy Kanyesigye's victory.
• Kampe petitioned for a recount over alleged misallocated ballots.

How the votes stacked up

• The Electoral Commission confirmed Mercy Kanyesigye as the winner.
• Kanyesigye collected 216 votes at Hoima City Stadium.
• Kampe trailed with 198 ballots in the tally.
• Julia Muhumuza got 24, while Edith Namande Nakaiza secured one.

Defense leans on live footage

• Asuman Basalirwa represented Kanyesigye in court.
• Basalirwa argued that the defense evidence backs a valid win.
• Video recordings from media broadcasts were presented.
• Footage, he said, shows what actually went down.

Tension after the results announcement

• A supporter of Kampe reportedly collapsed after the results release.
• Emotions spiked on polling day at the venue.
• The court will decide whether the declared outcome remains.
• The judges' ruling will settle the National Female Youth MP seat.