Ugandan singer Bruno K has launched a public appeal to locate an American man accused of abandoning his Ugandan wife and their two children. The musician is asking Ugandans living in the United States, particularly those with military connections, to help track down Travis Preston, the man at the center of the allegations.
Juliet Mbabazi, a woman from Mbarara, claims Preston is her husband and the father of her two children, now aged three and seven. According to Mbabazi, the couple was married for about two years before Preston returned to the United States. She alleges that after he left, he stopped providing financial support, leaving her to raise the children alone.
The story has spread across social media, where users are calling on authorities to trace Preston and hold him accountable if the claims are proven. Bruno K has stepped into the case, using his platform to push for action. He has urged the US Embassy in Kampala to help verify whether Mbabazi's children could qualify for American citizenship or any assistance available through their alleged father.
Bruno K has also launched a fundraising campaign to support Mbabazi and her children with daily essentials and educational costs. According to reports, some Ugandans serving in the US military have already reached out to say they are willing to assist in locating Preston.
The singer encouraged Mbabazi to seek legal help and report the matter to the appropriate authorities so the case can be handled through official channels. He has called on the US Embassy and relevant government bodies to intervene.
Preston has not publicly responded to the allegations. There has been no official confirmation from US authorities regarding his whereabouts or the family's claims.
The situation has drawn attention to the challenges faced by women in cross-border marriages when partners return to their home countries. Mbabazi's case is not isolated, but it has gained traction because of the involvement of a public figure like Bruno K, who has a significant following in Uganda and among the diaspora.
The fundraiser launched by Bruno K is intended to cover immediate needs, including food, school fees, and other essentials. The singer has said the support is meant to help the family while efforts to resolve the matter continue.
Mbabazi, who is from Mbarara, has not provided further public statements beyond her initial appeal. The details of her marriage to Preston, including where they met and how long they lived together in Uganda, have not been fully disclosed. The timeline of Preston's departure and the cutoff of financial support also remain unclear.
The children, aged three and seven, are at the center of the case. Questions about their citizenship status have been raised, with Bruno K urging the US Embassy to clarify whether they may be eligible for American citizenship through their father. No official answer has been given.
The case has prompted discussions among Ugandans online, with many sharing the appeal and calling on anyone with information about Preston to come forward. Some have asked the US military to assist in the search, given reports that Preston may have ties to the armed forces.
Bruno K's involvement has brought mainstream attention to the matter. The singer has a history of using his platform for social causes, and his decision to take up Mbabazi's case has been met with support from fans and fellow musicians.
As of now, the search for Preston continues. The allegations against him remain unverified, and no legal action has been confirmed. Mbabazi is left caring for two young children with no confirmed source of support from their father.
The US Embassy in Kampala has not issued a statement on the case. Ugandan authorities have not confirmed whether an official complaint has been filed.
The fundraiser remains active, with Bruno K calling on the public to contribute. The singer has asked anyone with information about Preston's location to contact the family or the authorities.
The case highlights the legal and logistical difficulties that can arise in international marriages, particularly when one partner returns to their home country. For Mbabazi, the immediate concern is providing for her children while the search for Preston continues.
According to Pulse.ng.
