Rukungiri — The High Court in Rukungiri has adjourned the hearing of an election petition filed by Ms. Ingrid Kamateneti against Gen. Henry Tumukunde, with the matter now scheduled to come back to court on October 6, 2026.
The adjournment followed proceedings in which the court issued directions on the filing of additional affidavits and responses by the parties involved in the petition.
Ms. Kamateneti, the petitioner, was directed to file her additional affidavit by September 21, 2026. The respondent, Gen. Henry Tumukunde, was subsequently given until September 30, 2026, to file a response to the additional affidavit.
The court’s directions are expected to give both parties an opportunity to present further evidence and respond to the issues raised in the petition before the substantive hearing continues.
The election petition has attracted attention in Rukungiri, where supporters and political observers are following the legal proceedings with interest.
The case pits Kamateneti against Gen. Tumukunde in a dispute arising from an election whose outcome is being challenged before the High Court. With the next court appearance set for October 6, both sides now have specific deadlines to meet before the matter returns for further proceedings.
The petitioner’s additional affidavit is expected to outline any further evidence or arguments she wishes the court to consider, while the respondent’s response will provide an opportunity for Gen. Tumukunde and his legal team to address the new matters raised.
The court is expected to consider the documents filed by both parties when the matter resumes on October 6.
The proceedings could then determine the next stage of the petition, depending on the issues raised and the court’s assessment of the submissions made by the parties.
For now, the focus remains on the two filing deadlines. Kamateneti is required to submit her additional affidavit on September 21, while Tumukunde’s response is due on September 30.
The outcome of the petition will depend on the evidence and legal arguments presented before court.
Until the matter is determined, the issues raised in the petition remain subject to judicial consideration.
The October 6 hearing will therefore be another important stage in the case as the High Court continues to handle the election dispute involving Kamateneti and Gen. Tumukunde. Both parties are expected to abide by the timelines set by court as they prepare for the next appearance.
