EC supervisor arrested in Kyegegwa over alleged election result alteration

6 February 2026, 10:35 pm

By Kyalisiiima Asuman

Electoral Commission supervisor for Nkanja Sub county in Kyegegwa District, Benard Kasangaki, was arrested on Thursday, 5 February, by Kyegegwa Central Police Station over allegations of altering election results for the position of Woman Councillor representing Kyaburikuya Parish in Nkanja Sub county.

During the local council elections held on 4 February 2026, the position attracted only two candidates: Mbabazi Denavensi of NRM and Kemigisha Mildred, an independent.

Based on the declaration forms seen by our reporter on Thursday, 5 February, the parish has six polling stations. At Kyaburikuya polling station, Kemigisha Mildred received 84 votes, while her opponent Mbabazi Denavensi polled 54 votes.

The situation escalated when Benard Kasangaki, the EC supervisor for Nkanja Sub-county, presented the results to be entered into the system at the district headquarters, designated as the EC tally centre. He announced that Kemigisha Mildred had received 130 votes—an addition of 46 votes—which angered supporters of Mbabazi Denavensi. The unrest was led by the district councillor representing Nkanja and Kyegegwa sub-counties, Hon. Ahaisibwe Alliverah.

The tally room quickly descended into chaos, with angry supporters physically assaulting Kasangaki. Police intervened immediately, rescuing him and restoring order after several minutes of panic.

The pressure continued to mount among supporters of Mbabazi Denavensi, prompting the intervention of the DPC Kyegegwa, Superintendent of Police Christine Atayi, the NRM District Chairperson, Lieutenant Willison Byaboona, and other senior district officials.

During a brief interaction between the DPC and Nicholas Asiimwe, the District Election Administrator for Kyegegwa, it was agreed that a re-count at Kyaburikuya polling station be conducted. The fact-finding exercise confirmed that Kemigisha Mildred, an independent candidate, garnered 84 votes, while her opponent, Mbabazi Denavensi of NRM, polled 54 votes.

The recount of votes marked a milestone in Mbabazi regaining her victory. She was declared the winner with 366 votes after all results were tallied, defeating Kemigisha, who garnered only 323 votes.

Against this backdrop, the security officials revealed their true colours and arrested Benard Kasangaki, despite several attempts by Nicholas Asiimwe to obstruct the arrest.

Meanwhile, all LC3 NRM flag bearers in Kyaka South constituency, Kyegegwa District, successfully defended their seats, a move seen as strengthening the party further.

Among those who emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Wednesday, 4 February, is John Byabasaija of Mpara Town Council (NRM), who polled 2,055 votes, defeating Natugonza Julius, an independent candidate, who received 1,757 votes.

In Mpara Sub-county, Joshua Baryomunsi of NRM garnered 1,155 votes, while Kisembo Bright, an independent candidate, polled 55 votes, and Reeberaho Gerald of PFF received 246 votes.

Tarasisi Rwobuzizi of Ruyonza Sub county, representing NRM, obtained 2,501 votes, ahead of his main competitor Muhuma Ezekiel, who scored 1,606 votes. Mucunguzi Yona, also known as Karirivu, of the PFF ticket received just 11 votes.

In Kazinga Town Council, Amos Kijunjure of NRM secured 1,787 votes, followed by Mutabazi Angel, who received only 255 votes.

No elections were conducted in Rwentuha Sub county and Migamba, as Vincent Kahone and Tureebe James Murefu went through unopposed.