Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan and her husband Shakib Cham Lutaaya have reignited speculation about their relationship after being spotted together just weeks after announcing the end of their marriage.
On June 12, 2026, Zari shocked fans when she announced that she and Shakib had ended their five-year relationship, citing “irreconcilable differences” and asking the public to respect their privacy. Shakib later revealed that he learned about the breakup through social media, just like everyone else.
However, fresh videos and photos circulating online show the couple vacationing together in Jinja, appearing affectionate and relaxed.
In one viral clip, Shakib jokingly tells Zari that she “can’t dump him,” humorously suggesting she may have been influenced by “bad spirits” when she announced the breakup.
Zari is seen laughing as the two share lighthearted moments, further fueling reconciliation rumors.
The timing of the original split announcement has also sparked debate. It came just days before Shakib’s celebrity boxing match against Kenyan musician Arrow Bwoy, a bout he won by technical knockout in the second round. The sequence of events has led many social media users to question whether the breakup was genuine or intended to generate publicity ahead of the fight.
Online reactions have been divided, with some fans celebrating what appears to be the couple’s reunion, while others believe the breakup was simply a publicity stunt.
Neither Zari nor Shakib has officially commented on the latest reunion speculation or clarified the current status of their relationship.
For now, the pair’s latest public appearances suggest they have put their differences aside, keeping fans guessing about the true state of one of East Africa’s most talked-about celebrity relationships.
