By Our Reporter
Former Bukedde TV presenter and aspiring Member of Parliament for Gomba County East, Flavia Namulindwa, has taken legal action against her longtime partner, Charles Mpagi Kanyike, accusing him of emotional betrayal and financial exploitation after allegedly reneging on a promise to marry her.
Namulindwa filed a matrimonial cause in the Family Division of the High Court, seeking legal redress and full ownership of a property in Masanafu, Rubaga Division — a central point of contention in their dispute. She has retained MP Richard Lumu, a seasoned lawyer with Lumu Kizito & Co Advocates, to represent her in the matter.
According to court filings, Namulindwa and Kanyike began their relationship in 2008 while she was still a student. Though initially resistant to his advances, she says she agreed to the relationship after Kanyike assured her of marriage. The couple began living together in 2009, and welcomed their first child in 2012.
Following the child’s birth, Namulindwa claims Kanyike once again promised to formalize their union and even donated land in Masanafu, where she constructed a two-bedroom house and rental units — a property now estimated to be worth UGX 200 million.
However, she alleges that after the birth of their second child in 2023, Kanyike’s behavior shifted drastically. He allegedly became emotionally distant and ceased contributing to household expenses. Namulindwa further claims she discovered he was engaged in relationships with other women, compounding her distress.
She is now asking the court to declare her the rightful owner of the Masanafu property and to issue an order barring Kanyike from accessing the premises. Namulindwa also accuses him of attempting to claim a portion of the rental income and trying to forcefully evict her from the property.
In addition to seeking exclusive rights to the property, she is requesting that Kanyike cover her legal expenses stemming from the ongoing conflict.
The case underscores growing concerns over property and domestic rights in non-formalized relationships and could set an important precedent regarding shared assets and implied promises of marriage under Ugandan law.
