news 11 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Journalist Nakapachu Alleges Shs420M Loss in Dispute with Jinja RCC
Radio personality Resty Nanteza, known as Nakapachu, claims to have suffered significant financial losses due to the Jinja Resident City Commissioner's closure of her foundation. She states this action has prevented her from accessing crucial funding. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/journalist-resty-nakapachu-claims-shs420m-losses-amid-clash-with-jinja-rcc-5627884
Eastern Uganda’s popular radio personality, Resty Nanteza, widely recognized as Nakapachu, is embroiled in a dispute with Jinja Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Salim Komakech. Nakapachu alleges that the RCC’s decision to close her foundation has resulted in substantial financial losses amounting to Shs420 million.
The foundation, which Nakapachu runs, has served as a vital resource for many in the region, assisting individuals facing diverse personal challenges. These range from complex family disputes and land conflicts to struggles with school fees and other pressing personal issues.
Sources indicate that many individuals have sought Nakapachu’s assistance through her foundation before escalating their problems to local leaders, law enforcement, or the judiciary. The closure of this foundation, therefore, not only impacts Nakapachu directly but also cuts off a critical support system for numerous community members.
Nakapachu asserts that the closure has specifically blocked her access to essential funds that would have otherwise been channeled through the foundation for its operations and to aid those in need. The exact reasons behind the RCC’s decision and the specifics of the ongoing dispute remain unclear, but the financial and social implications are significant.
This situation highlights the potential impact of administrative decisions on community-based support structures and the livelihoods of individuals dedicated to public service.