Kampala Central Member of Parliament Minsa Kabanda has reportedly admitted that she never sat for A-Level examinations, as cross-examination continued in the election petition challenging her victory. Her court appearance has drawn attention to questions surrounding her academic qualifications and personal records.

Kabanda appeared before the High Court in a case filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, who is challenging her election as Kampala Central MP. The petition raises concerns about alleged irregularities in her nomination documents and discrepancies involving the names she used.

During the proceedings, Kabanda reportedly told court that she did not sit for the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations. Her academic background has become one of the central issues in the petition, with Rubongoya questioning whether she met the required educational qualifications when she was nominated.

The cross-examination also reportedly turned to questions about her names and the documents used during the nomination process. Reports from the proceedings indicate that Kabanda struggled to spell her full names, adding another point of interest to the dispute over alleged inconsistencies in her official records.

The petitioner is questioning a Certificate of Completion of Formal Education of Advanced Level Standard or its equivalent reportedly obtained by Kabanda on October 7, 2025, shortly before the parliamentary nomination exercise. He wants the court to determine whether the certificate met the legal requirements for parliamentary candidates.

However, not sitting for conventional UACE examinations does not automatically disqualify someone from contesting for Parliament because the law recognises certain equivalent qualifications. The court will have to examine the certificate and other relevant documents before making a determination.

Rubongoya is also challenging the January 15, 2026 election over allegations including multiple voting, ballot stuffing, voter intimidation and irregularities in the declaration of results. The Electoral Commission declared Kabanda the winner with 22,280 votes, while Rubongoya obtained 18,211 votes.

The High Court is expected to consider the evidence presented by both sides before making its final decision. For now, Kabanda’s reported admissions and the questions surrounding her nomination documents remain part of a legal dispute whose outcome could determine the fate of the Kampala Central parliamentary seat.