Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga has come out to publicly refute what she calls “persistent false and malicious allegations” made by her husband, Professor Badru Ddungu Kateregga, the founding Vice Chancellor of Kampala University.
In a strongly worded statement, Jolly accuses Prof. Kateregga of attempting to discredit her character and forcefully remove her from their marital home, despite over a decade of marriage and joint efforts to build both family and business interests.
According to Jolly, the couple met in 2010 while she was a university student at Kampala University. They married in 2012, overcoming opposition due to their age difference. She says she served as Director in charge of Finance, Marketing, and Budget at the university and was instrumental in expanding the institution into a multi-campus university.
Despite her professional and personal dedication, Jolly claims her husband has turned against her, accusing her of assault, attempted poisoning, and plotting to take over his property—allegations she says are completely false. Toxicology reports and medical records, she asserts, have disproven the poisoning claim, while surgical scars from a blood clot treatment have been misrepresented as injuries from assault.
She adds that the Police CID and the DPP found no criminal case against her, with authorities describing the matter as a domestic dispute. “The truth is, I have never harmed my husband. I was his caregiver through his illnesses, supported his work, and raised our children,” she stated.
Jolly also refutes claims that she held the professor hostage or cut off his communication. “During the period he says he was incommunicado, he was making public appearances, travelling, and attending doctor visits with me,” she explained.
The mother of three further alleges that following Prof. Kateregga’s abrupt departure from their Buziga home in September 2024, she was unlawfully removed from her position at Kampala University through forged signatures. A forensic report dated February 27, 2025, reportedly confirmed her signature was forged in documents that led to her ouster from the university’s directorship.
Now seeking justice through Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), Jolly has filed for child maintenance and legal redress over the university matter. She says the recent actions by her husband have subjected her and their children to public humiliation, emotional trauma, and insecurity.
“My only crime is being a loyal wife, a mother, and a woman who loved deeply and worked hard. I will continue to pursue justice peacefully through the courts,” she said, appealing to the public and media to allow due process and avoid rushed judgments.
The case continues to unfold as both parties pursue legal pathways to resolve the dispute.
