KAMPALA, Uganda — Jackson Ssenyonga of Christian Life Church has dismissed claims linking him to the ongoing sodomy court case involving Robert Kayanja, saying the accusations against him are false and based on misinformation.
Addressing journalists, Ssenyonga said he called the media briefing to respond to what he described as “deliberate distortions of facts” surrounding the case currently before Mwanga II Court in Mengo.
“The reason we called you today is to respond to the deliberate distortions of facts and evidence in the ongoing case,” he said.
Ssenyonga emphasized that he is not a party to the case and should not be linked to the proceedings, which he said involve Kayanja and other individuals.
“What is going on in the court is between Pastor Kayanja and those that he has chosen. There are nine of them, and none of those has my name,” he stated.
He strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that he is sponsoring or influencing the case to damage Kayanja’s reputation.
The pastor said his intention was not to attack anyone but to correct what he called false narratives that have affected his name and ministry.
“I am not here to tarnish Pastor Kayanja’s name or anyone’s name… but to correct the deliberate lies that have now become propaganda,” he said.
On the ongoing court proceedings, Ssenyonga noted that he would not comment on matters still under judicial consideration but highlighted issues he said have already been presented in court, particularly regarding digital evidence.
He dismissed claims that forensic evidence presented in court was not authenticated, saying the expert followed proper procedures and that the report was officially approved.
“The expert confirmed that all the information in his report is correct and authentic. It was signed off by the entire forensic directorate,” he said.
Ssenyonga also addressed reports suggesting that the accused persons never filed complaints, stating that this claim is inaccurate.
“They filed a complaint against Pastor Kayanja. To say they never reported these issues to police is wrong because the file is there,” he explained.
He further questioned public narratives suggesting that the case is purely a state-led prosecution, arguing that it originated from a complaint.
“If Pastor Kayanja never complained, this case would not be going on,” he said.
Throughout his remarks, Ssenyonga urged media practitioners and bloggers to report responsibly and rely on verified information from court proceedings.
“Get the facts. Go to court, sit there and listen… right reporting will help our country arrive at a place where justice can be served,” he said.
The case remains before court, with proceedings ongoing. Ssenyonga maintained that his focus is to clear his name while allowing the judicial process to take its course.
