Uganda: Age-Limit Case Against Museveni to Proceed

The East African Court of Justice has declined to stop a case challenging the constitutionality of changes in Uganda's presidential term and age limits. This is a fresh blow to President Yoweri Museveni's bid to remain in power when the country goes to the polls in 2021.

The case filed by a Kampala-based lawyer, Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka, will now be heard and determined in the Arusha-based court. In his application, Mr Mabirizi wants the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to halt the implementation of the Uganda Electoral Commission Strategic Plan and Road Map for the 2020/2021 electoral period.

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