Tanzania, July 17 -- Kigoma. The High Court, Kigoma Sub-Registry, has upheld the election of Kigoma Urban MP Clayton Chipando, popularly known as Baba Levo (CCM), after dismissing an election petition challenging his victory.

Delivering the ruling on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Justice Victoria Nongwa held that the petitioners had failed to establish a case requiring the respondents to present a defence.

Election Petition No. 28949 of 2025 was filed by four Kigoma Urban voters-Johary Kabourou, Luma Akilimali, Pendo Kombolela and Lumu Mwitu-following the October 29, 2025 General Election.

The respondents were Mr Chipando, the Kigoma Urban constituency returning officer and the Attorney General.

The petitioners argued that the election was...