Ampaire Dianah has filed an application at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Hoima seeking a vote recount following the National Female Youth Representative election held on February 6, 2026, at Hoima City Stadium.
According to court documents received on February 11, 2026, the application—filed under Miscellaneous Cause No. 06 of 2026—lists Kanyesigye Mercy, the Electoral Commission, and Kyobutungi Jennifer (the Returning Officer) as respondents.
In her Notice of Motion, brought under Sections 74 and 77 of the Parliamentary Elections Act and Order 52 Rules 1 and 3 of the Civil Procedure Rules, Ampaire is asking the court to order a recount of all votes cast in the election. She is also seeking the issuance of a certificate of vote recount and costs of the application.
The matter is scheduled to come up for hearing on February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., or soon thereafter as counsel may be heard.
The application is supported by Ampaire’s affidavit and additional affidavits from her polling agents who participated in the electoral process.
The court is expected to determine whether grounds exist to grant the recount request in accordance with electoral laws.
