The political and entertainment circles in Uganda are on fire after shocking news broke out about the brutal attack on Jennifer Full Figure, real name Jennifer Namutebi Nakangubi, a presidential advisor and singer. The incident, which took place along Kyadondo Road, has left the public asking one big question: Who is really behind the merciless beating of Museveni’s blue-eyed girl?
According to a statement by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango, Full Figure reported that she was violently intercepted by Justine Nameere, former flag bearer for Masaka District Woman MP, together with her husband. The couple allegedly assaulted her, robbed her phone, and took Shs.500,000 in cash.
Police confirmed that Full Figure was on her way to a hotel to attend a press conference organized by Moses Kalangwa, who had previously contested for the NRM CEC Vice Chairperson, Central Uganda. It was during this journey that she was waylaid and attacked in broad daylight.
A shocking video circulating online has since fueled the storm. The clip shows Full Figure being punched and kicked by a man in NRM attire, while others in the crowd cheered and recorded the incident. The images of a presidential advisor being beaten to pulp have sparked outrage across social media, with many demanding immediate justice.
While detectives have already visited the crime scene and opened investigations, the attack has not only shaken the ruling NRM party but also divided opinion. Some accuse Full Figure of being excessively abrasive in her TV and social media attacks on political figures, while others believe no level of provocation could justify such violent assault.
The incident has even attracted responses from senior NRM leaders. Former Health Minister and outgoing NRM Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda, Capt. Mike Mukula, strongly condemned the violence. “The beating of a woman like this is unacceptable,” he stated, tagging top government authorities including the Inspector General of Police, Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, urging them to take action.
As police continue to track Justine Nameere and her husband, the country waits anxiously to see if justice will be served. For now, one thing is clear — the attack on Full Figure has exposed deep cracks within the ruling party and has raised serious questions about violence, politics, and accountability in Uganda.
