Teddy Ssezi Cheeye

Teddy Ssezi Cheeye (October 8, 1958 - March 1, 2018) was a Ugandan journalist, publisher, and investigative reporter who was considered one of the pioneers of investigative journalism in Uganda. the founder and editor of Uganda Confidential, an investigative publication. He was also one of the founders of The Monitor newspaper alongside Ogen Kevin Aliro and Richard Tebere.

Cheeye was known for his bold reporting style and coverage of corruption and political affairs in Uganda.

Journalism career Cheeye began his journalism career in the 1980s, working with New Vision after the newspaper was established in 1986. He later worked in government communication roles, including as editor of Tarehe Sita, a publication of the National Resistance Army, before becoming an independent investigative journalist.

Cheeye was among the founders of The Monitor newspaper in 1992 alongside journalists including Charles Onyango Obbo, Wafula Oguttu, Ogen Kevin Aliro, Richard Tebere, David Ouma Balikowa and Jimmy Serugo. The newspaper later became one of Uganda's leading independent publications.

Cheeye appealed his conviction, but the Court of Appeal upheld the sentence in 2010. In 2011, the Supreme Court of Uganda dismissed his further appeal, upholding the convictions for embezzlement and forgery as well as the compensation order to the Global Fund.

The case attracted considerable public attention in Uganda because of Cheeye's previous profile as a journalist and public commentator. Following his release from prison, he discussed his conviction and imprisonment in interviews with several Ugandan media houses.

Personal life Cheeye married Annet Kairaba in 1986. The couple had three children: Arnold Sseezi Cheeye, Laura Sseezi Cheeye, and Lorna Sseezi Cheeye. He was 59 years old.