The private life of Kampala Central Woman MP, Shamim Malende, has spilled into the public eye after a heated fallout with her former partner, Ssebunya Andrew. What started as a personal breakup has now turned into a national talking point, mixing politics, love, and bitter accusations.
At a press briefing earlier this week, Malende claimed that Ssebunya took her property, including two vehicles, and even gained control of her social media accounts. She described the situation as unfair and suggested that Ssebunya was trying to damage her reputation by interfering with her personal belongings.
But Ssebunya was quick to fire back. In an interview with a YouTuber, he rubbished the claims, calling them “complete nonsense.” He admitted that while he is not a rich man, he is not a thief. “Everything I own is rightfully mine. I have the receipts to prove it,” he said.
Ssebunya explained that during the relationship, he had access to Malende’s valuables but never misused her trust. He argued that if he wanted to take anything, it would have been easy at the time, yet he always made sure everything stayed in her name. “I wanted her to know our relationship was about love, not her wealth,” he added.
The row has since set off fiery debates both online and offline. Some people support Malende, saying she is right to demand her property back, while others sympathise with Ssebunya, praising him for standing up to defend his name.
What makes the story even more gripping is how quickly it has moved from a personal matter to a political and social issue. Malende is not only a lawyer but also a high-profile politician, which means every twist in this saga is under the spotlight.
For now, both remain firm. Malende insists her property was wrongfully taken, and Ssebunya maintains his innocence. The public can only wait to see whether this storm calms down or grows into an even bigger scandal.
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