Media personality and social commentator Frank M. Gashumba has formally lodged a criminal complaint against Lubaga Miracle Centre founder Pastor Robert Kayanja, accusing him of issuing death threats against his life and members of his family.
In a statement shared publicly, Gashumba revealed that he had submitted a formal complaint to the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), requesting police to investigate what he describes as threats of violence contrary to Section 81 of the Penal Code Act.
According to the complaint dated October 30, 2026, and received by the CID on November 2, Gashumba accuses Pastor Kayanja of making threatening remarks during a public confrontation that allegedly followed his appearance on a radio programme discussing false prophets and religious exploitation.
Gashumba Says He Never Mentioned Kayanja’s Name
Explaining the circumstances surrounding the disagreement, Gashumba maintains that during his October radio appearance, he discussed what he described as false prophets who exploit vulnerable members of the public.
He insists that he did not mention Kayanja’s name or single out any particular pastor, but instead referred generally to the biblical warning in Matthew 7:15 about false prophets who come disguised as sheep but are inwardly dangerous.
However, Gashumba claims that the following day, Kayanja turned the discussion into a personal confrontation, allegedly directing curses and threats towards him and his family.
In the complaint, Gashumba alleges that Kayanja threatened to kill him and stated that he would deal with him violently, reportedly making a comparison involving the late Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, who died in 2011 following a violent uprising.
He further claims that similar threats were directed towards members of his extended family.
Gashumba Seeks Criminal Investigations
In the letter addressed to the Director of Criminal Investigations Directorate, with attention to AIGP Maj. Tom Magambo, Gashumba requests police to open a criminal file against Kayanja, summon him to record a statement and explain the alleged threats, and subsequently have him charged and produced before court if investigations establish criminal liability.
The complainant also says he has received numerous telephone calls from friends, family members, well-wishers and other concerned Ugandans following the circulation of the alleged threatening video.
He says the concerns have heightened his fears, prompting him to seek police intervention rather than dismissing the statements as ordinary verbal exchanges.
Gashumba attached video footage of the alleged threats on a flash drive as evidence for investigators.
Gashumba Launches Fresh Attack on Religious Exploitation
Beyond the police complaint, Gashumba used his public statement to renew his criticism of religious leaders whom he accuses of exploiting unsuspecting believers under the guise of performing miracles.
Quoting Jeremiah 14:14, he questioned religious practices involving what he described as false prophecies, delusions and deception.
He also raised concerns about alleged religious teachings that encourage patients to abandon essential medical treatment, including antiretroviral therapy and cancer treatment, in favour of purported miraculous healing.
Gashumba further accused some religious leaders of taking advantage of vulnerable women and contributing to the breakdown of marriages through exploitative religious practices.
He challenged religious leaders claiming to possess miraculous powers to demonstrate their abilities through verifiable healing rather than relying on publicity and financial demands.
‘I Will Not Be Silenced by Fear’
In one of the strongest messages in his statement, Gashumba warned that he would not be intimidated into abandoning his criticism of religious exploitation.
He argued that while he could not establish whether the alleged threats would translate into physical attacks, he could not rule out the possibility of violence being organised behind the scenes.
He also questioned why Kayanja was allegedly so concerned about his criticism, challenging him to demonstrate the authenticity of his ministry through what he described as verifiable miracles.
Gashumba concluded by insisting that his campaign against religious exploitation was driven by patriotism and social justice, particularly the need to protect vulnerable Ugandans from manipulation in the name of religion.
The complaint now places the matter before police investigators, who are expected to examine the submitted evidence and establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged threats.
As of the publication of this report, no official police statement on the complaint or response from Pastor Robert Kayanja regarding the allegations had been provided.
