Malaika Mutoni Gashumba has defended her husband, Frank Gashumba, amid his ongoing dispute with Pastor Robert Kayanja, questioning why innocent children and future generations should become part of a disagreement between adults.
In a lengthy statement, Malaika said she felt compelled to speak out after allegations emerged that Pastor Kayanja had directed threats and generational curses at Frank and his descendants.
She explained that Frank had initially discouraged her from getting involved. However, she said references to innocent children, including those yet to be born, prompted her to respond publicly.
“My husband never mentioned your husband’s name in his initial videos. He spoke about fake pastors and challenged them to demonstrate even one miracle as men of God,” Malaika stated.
According to Malaika, Pastor Kayanja later responded with remarks about Frank’s death and future, allegedly predicting that he would become like a chapati within a year, die like former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and be rejected by the soil. She further alleged that the statements extended to four generations of Frank’s descendants.
These claims form part of the ongoing dispute and have not been independently verified in the material provided.
Malaika Draws a Line Between Body Shaming and Alleged Curses
Malaika acknowledged that she does not support body shaming or remarks targeting another person’s physical appearance. However, she argued that such comments should not be equated with alleged threats of death or curses directed at children who have had no involvement in the disagreement.
“I do not defend body shaming or comments about anyone’s physical appearance, but such comments cannot be equated with invoking death and generational curses against innocent children,” she stated.
She also questioned why Jessica Kayanja, the pastor’s wife, had focused on comments about physical appearance without, in Malaika’s view, first addressing the alleged statements concerning Frank and his family.
Jessica had previously questioned why innocent children and future generations were being drawn into the controversy.
Malaika Appeals to Christian Values
Malaika called for consistency in how Christians handle disagreements, urging those involved to practise love, forgiveness and compassion.
Referring to Jesus Christ’s words during His crucifixion, she argued that His example was one of forgiveness rather than cursing those who caused Him pain.
“@Jessicakayanja, if we profess to follow Christ, who are we to curse innocent children who have done absolutely nothing to us?” she asked.
She also spoke about her Christian upbringing, saying she comes from a committed Anglican family whose members take their faith seriously. Although she has been married to Frank for only a year, she said she has never seen a day pass without him praying to God.
Malaika cited James 3:9–10, a biblical passage that cautions against praising God while cursing people created in His likeness. She argued that such principles should apply consistently, regardless of who is involved in a dispute.
A Call to Protect Both Families’ Children
Malaika further questioned what she described as the selective condemnation of remarks about physical appearance while alleged statements concerning children and future generations receive less attention.
She maintained that Jessica has every right to defend her husband’s dignity and family heritage but asked her to extend the same consideration to Frank’s children and grandchildren.
“You have rightly raised concerns about the innocence of people being dragged into this matter. I ask that you extend the same consideration to my husband’s children and grandchildren, including those who are not yet born,” she said.
Malaika concluded by insisting that disagreements between adults should not become grounds for targeting their families.
“The dignity of one family should never be defended at the expense of another family’s children,” she added.
Her statement shifts the focus of the dispute beyond the individuals at its centre, raising questions about family dignity, religious accountability and the responsibility to keep children out of adult disagreements.