Shamim Malende vs. Husband | Secrets Exposed

Описание: Shamim Malende is a highly respected Ugandan lawyer, human rights activist, and politician who currently serves as the Woman Member of Parliament for Kampala District. Known for her sharp legal mind and fearless activism, Malende rose to prominence as the only female lawyer on Bobi Wine’s legal team. Over the years, she has earned admiration for defending over 200 political detainees—many of them young Ugandans—pro bono during the 2018 to 2020 wave of political unrest.

Beside her through much of this journey has been her husband, widely reported as Andrew Ssebunya—though earlier reports also referred to him as Salim Ssebunya. Andrew has frequently appeared in public alongside Shamim, taking on various roles from chauffeur and aide to spokesperson. In fact, back in October 2021, Shamim fondly described him as her “errands boy”—a humorous but telling way to show how involved he was in her personal and professional life.

Their bond was often publicly celebrated. In 2021, Shamim shared a heartfelt birthday message calling him her “Palace King,” revealing a romantic yet private side of their relationship. The couple were also seen attending community events together, such as celebrating Idd with the ailing singer Evelyn Lagu in 2023, reinforcing the image of a close and supportive partnership. During Shamim’s severe health crisis in late 2022 and early 2023, Andrew (or Salim, as he was named in some reports) was at the forefront, rushing her to the hospital when she collapsed and speaking to media about her condition as she underwent specialized treatment in Kenya.

However, by September 2025, that image of unity had dramatically shifted. Shamim Malende publicly confirmed that she and Andrew Ssebunya had separated. Speaking to the media, she described him as a person who had been both “friend and husband,” but made it clear that their relationship had ended. She emphasized that he no longer managed any aspect of her life, including her social media platforms, support teams, or public messaging.

The separation revealed deeper concerns. Shamim claimed that some of her key social media accounts—accounts she had built and nurtured over the past eight years—were no longer under her control. She alleged that Andrew had taken over some of these digital platforms and was using them in ways that did not align with her personal or political values. In her statement, she asked for skilled Ugandans to come forward and help her recover access to these accounts. She also expressed that she had been living in fear and felt threatened in the aftermath of the separation.

Their relationship, once celebrated for its unity and loyalty, had become the center of a very public and personal storm. The timeline of their interactions reveals a steady shift: from shared celebrations and health crises managed together, to a point where their connection fractured under the weight of personal and professional challenges.

Despite the breakup, Shamim Malende remains a strong figure in Uganda’s political and legal circles. Her openness about the separation may also mark a moment of empowerment, showing that even public figures can face difficult personal decisions while continuing to serve their communities.