A family court in Kampala is hearing a high-profile bigamy case filed by Rachael Kalule against her American husband, Greg Cunningham.
Kalule accuses Cunningham of marrying another woman while still legally married to her.
Claims of Second Marriage
According to court proceedings, Kalule — who is reportedly the mother of Cunningham’s four children — alleges that he entered into a second union with Dorah Nampijja without formally dissolving their existing marriage.
She is said to have presented marriage certificates and court documents as evidence, arguing that their marriage was still legally valid at the time of the alleged second marriage.
Public Attention and Legal Debate
The case has drawn significant public attention in Uganda, sparking debate online about marriage rights, legal obligations and family law.
Under Ugandan law, bigamy is considered a criminal offence and may attract penalties including imprisonment, a fine, or both if a person is convicted.
Case Still Ongoing
The matter remains before the Kampala Family Court as proceedings continue.
The outcome of the case is expected to clarify whether the alleged second marriage violated Uganda’s marriage laws.
