“I am pleased to announce the arrival of our newborn child,” he declared with the same seriousness he usually reserves for government critiques.  Months of speculation, sparked during their Kukyala and traditional wedding, have finally been confirmed, Kampala whispers were right, Malaika was carrying more than just the wedding excitement.

Both mother and baby are in perfect health, though in classic Gashumba fashion, he refused to reveal the baby’s sex. The streets, of course, already insist it is a baby girl. Social media was buzzing with congratulatory messages this week, though some have cheekily extended them to Sheila Gashumba too. After all, the city’s lil stunner just earned a new sibling, and who knows, this may be her new era as deputy parent.