Kampala University Founder Professor Kateregga Devastated After DNA Test Reveals He Is Not Father of Youngest Child

Professor Badru Kateregga and his wife, Jolly Shubaiha

Professor Badru Kateregga, founder of Kampala University, has been left heartbroken after a court-ordered DNA test revealed he is not the biological father of his youngest child with estranged wife, Shubaiha Jolly Kateregga.

The discovery emerged amid an ongoing legal dispute between the couple, who have endured a turbulent marriage marked by allegations of infidelity and domestic violence. Their conflict began escalating in September 2024, when Professor Kateregga, 76, left their matrimonial home, claiming he wanted to spend time with his children from a previous relationship. He also alleged that Shubaiha had assaulted him, prompting his departure.

Professor Badru Kateregga and his wife Shubaiha Jolly got married in 2013

In response, Shubaiha, 36, sought court orders demanding maintenance and educational support for their three children. However, Professor Kateregga questioned the paternity of all three children and refused to comply with the court’s directives until DNA tests were conducted.

Grade One Magistrate Opio Charles Kangira of the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court subsequently ordered DNA testing. The results, signed by government analyst Immaculate Atukwasa, confirmed that Kateregga is the biological father of only two of the children. The youngest child was confirmed not to be his.

Sources close to the professor described him as devastated by the revelation, noting that he had lovingly raised all three children as his own. The emotional impact of the court's findings has added a painful layer to an already bitter legal and personal battle.

DNA results for Kateregga's three children

Following the reading of the results in court, Shubaiha dismissed the outcome, alleging the possibility of foul play or procedural irregularities in the testing process. She called for a second DNA test to be conducted at a reputable and internationally accredited facility in the United States.

“A transparent and professionally handled process will vindicate this position. If I wasn’t sure, I would never have agreed to a DNA test in the first place,” she said.

The couple, who married under Islamic rites in March 2013, have been embroiled in legal wrangling that has gone beyond paternity. At the beginning of their divorce proceedings, Kateregga accused Shubaiha of attempting to poison him and seeking to take control of his business interests, including Kampala University. Shubaiha countered that the injuries cited were complications from post-surgery treatment at International Hospital Kampala, and accused the professor of infidelity.

As their public fallout continues, the court battle remains active, with further hearings expected regarding the new paternity dispute and divorce settlement.