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We go way back: Pastor Bugembe opens up on relationship with Dr Jan

The two recently became the subject of intense public attention after Bugembe shared photos of himself sitting beside Dr Jan during a service at his Worship House Church in Nansana. 
Pastor Wilson Bugembe and Dr Jan Mukiibi
Pastor Wilson Bugembe and Dr Jan Mukiibi

Pastor Wilson Bugembe has finally addressed the growing speculation surrounding his relationship with UK-based Ugandan doctor, Dr Jan Nakitende Mukiibi. 

The two recently became the subject of intense public attention after Bugembe shared photos of himself sitting beside Dr Jan during a service at his Worship House Church in Nansana. 

Many Ugandans on social media thought the two looked fit for each other, and as such a campaign was born, pushing the 39-year-old bachelor to turn the gorgeous medic into his partner. 

The frenzy pulled in Ugandan top celebrities including Bebe Cool and socialite Bad Black all public expressing support for the couple.

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Pastor Bugembe however, sought to set the record straight on Wednesday, stating that Dr Jan is more like a sister to him. 

She is family; I grew up in her parents’ home. I watched her and her siblings grow up,” he explained. 

Bugembe clarified that their bond is one of long-standing friendship, and he referred to her as a “sister from another mother.” 

He further revealed that every time he visits London, he is treated like a child by Dr Jan’s family.

He went on to thank the people who had shown interest in their potential relationship.

To the people who wished for us to be together, I thank them because she is a decent girl. She is respectable but I am more of her brother.”

A Familiar Family Connection

The pastor also addressed a humorous moment on the pulpit, when he  asked Dr Jan if she was married, and when she replied that she wasn’t, he jokingly replied, “Me too.” 

This he said was simply a playful exchange.

Dr Jan: A Rising Star in the UK and Beyond Dr Jan, a beauty queen, doctor, content creator, and fashion influencer, has been making waves both in the UK and Uganda. 

At 19, she was crowned Miss Uganda United Kingdom, a title she held from 2017 to 2018, gaining fame within the Ugandan diaspora community. 

Despite growing up in the UK, she speaks fluent Luganda and attributes her cultural grounding to her strict upbringing, where speaking English at home came with a fine.

Currently working as an NHS Global Health Fellow in Uganda, Dr Jan’s expertise is focused on enhancing mental health care in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. 

Apart from her medical career, she has a strong presence on social media, where she balances content creation with her demanding job. She also enjoys fashion and has made a name for herself as a fashion influencer, further adding to her growing list of accomplishments.

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