Zari Hassan Wins Control Over Ivan Ssemwanga's Estate

Zari Hassan has reportedly emerged victorious in her long-running dispute over the estate of her late ex-husband, Ugandan businessman Ivan Ssemwanga. A family court has ruled that the estate will now be managed by Zari and their three sons, bringing an end to years of disagreements over the multi-million-dollar estate.

Following Ivan's death in 2017, Zari publicly accused some of his relatives of obstructing her efforts to manage the businesses and claimed there were attempts to take control of the estate. The court's latest ruling now prioritizes the interests of the children in the management of the estate, a significant development given the contentious nature of the previous disputes.

Zari Hassan is a well-known socialite and entrepreneur, recognized for her business acumen and public persona. She has been managing the estate since Ivan's passing, and in 2017, she was appointed alongside Ssemwanga's sister, Ritah, brother George Pinto, and cousin Lawrence Muyanja to oversee his assets, which include Brooklyn City College in South Africa and various properties.

The ruling comes after Zari and her sons appeared in a Ugandan Family Court in July 2026, where they continued to defend their rights over Ssemwanga's estate against extended family members. This ongoing legal battle has highlighted the complexities surrounding family dynamics and inheritance issues, particularly in high-profile cases like this one.

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