By Amos Tayebwa
MBARARA — Kajara County MP James Hunter Tukahairwa Byenjeru has hit back at two opponents challenging his 2026 election victory, dismissing their petition and accusing them of failing to understand the law.
Byenjeru appeared before the Mbarara High Court on Monday, September 14, alongside petitioners Deus Muhwezi Rwambikana and Venancio Ahabwe as the court heard submissions in the election dispute.
The two petitioners, who contested the Kajara County parliamentary seat against Byenjeru in the 2026 election, are challenging his victory.
According to Byenjeru, the petition is based partly on an allegation that he had previously appeared before a court, which they argue affected his eligibility to contest.
Byenjeru rejected the claim, saying he has never appeared before a court as alleged.
He said the matter had previously been raised before an electoral tribunal, which, according to him, found that he had not appeared before a court.
“The issue is one, that James Hunter had been to court before elections, yet I have never been to any court,” Byenjeru said.
He distinguished the tribunal proceedings from proceedings before Uganda’s courts of judicature, saying the matter before the tribunal was disciplinary in nature.
Byenjeru also launched a personal attack on the petitioners, questioning their understanding of the law and describing their interpretation of his previous proceedings as misguided.
The MP urged residents of Kajara to wait for the court’s decision, insisting that he won the election legitimately.
The petitioners’ challenge remains before court, and the final determination will be made by the High Court.
Justice Tom Chemutai adjourned the matter to October 12, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered following submissions by the lawyers.
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