Ssentongo alleged that he and Kayanja had a romantic relationship and referred to each other as โbagalanaโ. He further claimed that Kayanja had instructed him not to fear his wife, Jesca Kayanja. The allegations were made in court and have not been independently established, with their validity remaining subject to the courtโs determination.
In his testimony, Ssentongo also alleged that he had been coached to give false information against Kayanja after being promised money, an opportunity to return to school and a better life. He told court that he initially resisted the allegations but was later persuaded by colleagues, and admitted participating in a video containing information he now says was false.
Ssentongo further told court that after the promised assistance failed to materialise, he was taken to Kayanjaโs farm in Kiryandongo. He alleged that he had been promised Shs1 million monthly and Shs500,000 in weekly facilitation. The prosecution questioned his communications with Kayanja and the circumstances surrounding the alleged payments, while Ssentongo maintained that he still regarded himself as an employee.
The hearing also touched on disputed communications involving pastors Jackson Ssenyonga, David Kiganda, Aloysius Bugingo and Solomon Male, as well as medical evidence the prosecution intends to present. Magistrate Byarugaba adjourned the case to August 24, 2026, when he is expected to rule on the qualifications of police doctor Dr Bwambale Henehas and whether he will be allowed to testify. Ssentongo and eight other accused persons face charges relating to allegedly giving false information to police and trespassing on the premises of Miracle Centre Cathedral.
Ssentongo’s allegations concerning his alleged relationship with Kayanja, the claimed promises of financial support and the circumstances surrounding his testimony are expected to remain key issues as court weighs the competing accounts.
