In a ruling, the court struck out the case that sought to nullify Museveni’s win, effectively ending one of the latest legal attempts to remove him from office.
The decision, widely reported in local media, means that the challenge to the president’s victory will not proceed to a full hearing.
The petition had been filed by critics of the election who alleged irregularities in the voting and tallying process, arguing that the outcome did not reflect the will of the Ugandan people.
They had asked the court to invalidate the results and order fresh elections.
However, in its ruling, the court found that the case did not meet the required legal threshold to proceed.
While full details of the judgment are yet to be released, sources familiar with the matter say the petition was dismissed on procedural and legal grounds, rather than on the substance of the allegations.
The ruling has been described by Museveni’s allies as a major boost to the president, who recently secured another term in office.
Supporters say the decision reinforces the legitimacy of the election and affirms the authority of the country’s institutions.
On the other hand, opposition figures and civil society groups have expressed disappointment, arguing that the dismissal denies Ugandans an opportunity to have serious electoral concerns fully examined by the courts.
Some have accused the judiciary of failing to rise to the occasion in moments of national importance.
“Museveni apata afueni mahakamani,” one commentator remarked, noting that the president has once again survived a legal challenge to his rule.
The development comes amid heightened political tension in Uganda, with opposition leaders continuing to contest the credibility of the elections both locally and internationally.
As the dust settles, the court’s decision is expected to shape the next phase of Uganda’s political landscape, effectively closing one avenue through which Museveni’s presidency was being challenged.
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