The ongoing saga between Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Shamim Malende and her estranged husband Andrew Ssebunya has taken a dramatic turn, with new revelations surfacing about the alleged moment that led to the couple’s highly publicized breakup.
In a bombshell statement to the press this week, Ssebunya claimed that he caught Hon. Malende red-handed in a compromising situation with popular Ugandan comedian Reign Omusoyisoyi at the Grand Global Hotel in Makerere, Kikoni — in the early hours of the morning, just last month.
“I caught them together at 2 a.m.,” Ssebunya stated. “It wasn’t hearsay, it wasn’t suspicion — I saw it with my own eyes. I walked in and there they were.”
According to Ssebunya, the events unfolded after he received a tip-off from a close friend who had allegedly seen Malende and Reign checking into the hotel under assumed names. Driven by suspicion and concern, Ssebunya said he rushed to the hotel — a known hangout spot for celebrities and university elites — where he allegedly confirmed his worst fears.
“I asked the receptionist if a couple had checked in using those names, and after some hesitation, they confirmed it. I went straight to the room number I was given and knocked. When the door opened, it was Shamim standing there, looking shocked. Behind her, Reign was shirtless,” Ssebunya claimed.
While these accusations remain unverified and no CCTV footage or hotel confirmation has been publicly released, Ssebunya insists that the incident was the breaking point in their already strained relationship.
“I kept quiet out of respect for her career and the family we had built,” he said. “But now that she’s turning the tables and accusing me of hacking her social media and threatening her, I can no longer stay silent.”
Neither Malende nor Reign has publicly responded to the specific allegations regarding the Grand Global Hotel incident. However, Malende recently posted on her official X (formerly Twitter) account alluding to “betrayal, manipulation, and political sabotage from those closest to me,” leading some followers to speculate that she may soon break her silence on the matter.
Social media platforms have since erupted with commentary, memes, and divided opinions. The hashtag #GrandGlobalSaga trended on Ugandan Twitter overnight, with some users defending Malende and accusing Ssebunya of orchestrating a smear campaign, while others called for accountability and honesty from public figures.
Political observers are now warning that the scandal could have implications for Malende’s political brand, particularly as she prepares for the next general election. The Kampala MP has built a reputation as a progressive, independent-minded leader — and this personal drama risks becoming a distraction.
Meanwhile, Reign Omusoyisoyi, known for his edgy humor and political satire, remains silent. Efforts to reach his team for comment were unsuccessful by press time.
As Ugandans continue to follow every twist and turn in this explosive story, one thing is certain: the Malende-Ssebunya split has officially entered scandal territory, and the fallout may have only just begun.
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