Seven key findings behind High Court's dismissal of Baba Levo election petition


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.