Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a Ugandan novelist and lawyer, has openly accused former lover, Anne Whitehead, of orchestrating a three-year campaign of cyber bullying and false charges against him.

In a statement posted on X handle on April 10, 2025, Kakwenza claims Whitehead, whom he once loved and who cared for him during a period of severe illness following his exile to Germany, has falsely accused him of serious offenses, including rape and abuse.

According to Kakwenza, Whitehead, allegedly supported by other “ghost women,” wrote to organizations that had previously supported him, urging them to withdraw their assistance.

He expressed his shock and disappointment at what he described as “jilted and irrational accusations” and the subsequent prejudice he faced from those who only heard one side of the story.

Despite these allegations, Kakwenza stated that he chose not to defend himself publicly at the time, prioritizing the protection of their child and the positive memories they once shared.

“I loved her with all my heart until things fell apart, and I respected that without exchanging recriminations,” he said.

Kakwenza further claims that Whitehead later used social media, leveraging what he termed “the flopped Me Too irrational prejudice,” with the intention of damaging his career as a lawyer and internationally acclaimed novelist.

He further alleges that Whitehead influenced two other women in Germany to make false accusations against him. Kakwenza asserts that these allegations were ultimately dismissed, resulting in him receiving state compensation, which he views as an extension of political persecution-Trans boundary harassment of the Ugandan government.

In his statement, Kakwenza emphasized his commitment to truth and offered a message to women, urging them to handle relationship breakdowns with respect and avoid resorting to false accusations of serious crimes.

“Women, when you fall out with a man, it should never translate into rape, abandonment, child neglect, hate, or abuse. Move on respectfully and live your life without needing to besmirch someone’s son. You can separate without needing to exchange recriminations. It’s called respect before and after a relationship,”

Kakwenza recounted an instance where he attempted to provide child upkeep money through a mutual friend, Martha, but claims Whitehead refused to accept it out of anger.

He criticized what he perceives as a contemporary trend of irrational Me Too populism, calling for a re-conceptualization aligned with logical justice.

Kakwenza declared that he publicly forgives Whitehead and hopes that those who hear any further lies about him will be aware of his perspective.

He also voiced his concern about prejudice against innocent men in the public eye, questioning whether a public figure loses the right to fall in love, have consensual relationships, or terminate them without facing reputational damage based on false accusations.

“If you can’t have a man, don’t destroy his reputation with lies!” he asserted.

Whitehead has yet to publicly respond to these allegations. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.