A wave of family misunderstandings mixed with political rivalry has sparked tension around Hon. Charles Tebandeke, the Member of Parliament for Bbaale Constituency in Kayunga District, as claims emerge that he has “abandoned” his own relatives — an allegation insiders describe as false and politically motivated.
According to investigations, a few family members have been moving door to door in parts of Kayunga, spreading claims that the MP has not extended support to his family. But new details shared anonymously by a close family source paint a completely different picture, revealing a long record of assistance, generosity, and commitment to family welfare.
The insider revealed that Hon. Tebandeke has personally supported the education, healthcare, and livelihoods of nearly all his brothers, sisters, and their children — even long before joining active politics.
Among the key cases of support include:
• Sister Nabuddo Grace — Her son Adonia is currently at university with full support from the MP.
• Brother Patrick Babalanda — His elder son Emma is fully sponsored at university; daughters Grace, Milly, and Sam have benefited through bursary programs; Rebecca was educated from Senior 3 to university and later connected to a government job at UECDL.
• Brother Musana — Two sons, Ian and Joel, have been under full sponsorship since Primary 5 and are now in Senior 3.
• Brother Mande — Received UGX 6 million assistance while in Luzira Prison.
• Brother Kasule — Had his house renovated at Bukasero with help from the MP.
• Sister Mantirida — Receives regular treatment support as she battles illness.
• Brother Batuli — Gifted two cows for livestock farming.
• Brother Denis — Given a farm to manage (which he later abandoned) and later received a new Bajaj Boxer motorcycle to rebuild his livelihood.
• Son Byakatonda — Supported with UGX 2 million while working in Saudi Arabia.
• Daughter Ritah Nabwire — Her daughter Anyango Mary had A’level tuition paid and is now studying at Kyambogo University on government sponsorship.
The anonymous family source said that only a few relatives, including Bro. Kato and a handful of others, had not yet received direct support — a fact now being twisted by political actors seeking to discredit the legislator through family propaganda.
The source further explained that the MP has always emphasized the difference between public office and personal life, reminding relatives that his parliamentary role serves the wider community, not just the family.
“He has always told us that being in Parliament is not a family business but a public office meant to serve the people,” the source said. “He helps where he can, and he has done a lot already. The rest is politics.”
Political observers in Kayunga suggest that rivals are exploiting internal family divisions to weaken one of the district’s most grounded and people-centered leaders ahead of the next election. Some reports indicate that the ongoing smear campaign is being fueled by malicious propaganda from opponents who see Tebandeke’s growing influence as a threat.
Despite the noise, community voices across Bbaale continue to credit Hon. Charles Tebandeke for his grassroots leadership, youth empowerment programs, and quiet support to families in need.
As political temperatures rise ahead of 2026, this case stands as a reminder of how politics can infiltrate families, turning personal differences into public narratives — often detached from the truth.
