Kim Kardashian allegedly experienced a terrifying encounter during a trip to Uganda with her then-husband Kanye West, according to claims made by a former Keeping Up with the Kardashians producer.
The incident, which reportedly occurred in 2018, has been described in a new authorised biography of the reality television star.
The account offers a glimpse into a difficult period of Kim's marriage, with a producer claiming that what began as a trip involving a television crew escalated into a frightening situation.
Details of the alleged incident appear in Jonathan Van Meter's book, Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future, which also explores Kim's relationship with Kanye and their lives following their divorce.
Who allegedly held a gun to Kim Kardashian's head, and what happened?
According to the biography, a local police officer in Uganda allegedly held a gun to Kim Kardashian's head during a police operation that took place while she was travelling with Kanye West in 2018.
The account comes from Farnaz Farjam, a producer who worked on Keeping Up with the Kardashians and was present during the trip.
Farjam told biographer Jonathan Van Meter that Kim and Kanye were taking part in a shoot at a remote location when Kanye became extremely concerned that people were attempting to drug him.
According to the producer's account, Kanye convinced local police officers that there was a threat, prompting them to respond with weapons drawn.
Farjam claimed that officers then searched the rooms of people staying at the location.
During the alleged operation, one of the officers reportedly pointed a gun at Kim's head.
The producer described the experience as intense and said the situation became so serious that she arranged a private jet to remove her television crew from the area.
These details are based on Farjam's recollection as presented in the biography. The supplied reporting does not include an independent police account confirming the circumstances of the alleged incident.
Why were Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Uganda?
The reported incident occurred during the couple's visit to Uganda in 2018.
At the time, Kim and Kanye were married, and their relationship was regularly documented through television appearances and public events.
According to the new biography, a production crew was accompanying the couple when the situation unfolded.
Farjam recalled that the group was at a relatively isolated filming location when Kanye became distressed about what he believed was happening around him.
The producer said his concerns led to local police becoming involved, transforming what had been a filming trip into an alarming experience for those present.
Farjam described the incident as a turning point in her understanding of the difficulties the couple were experiencing.
What did the producer say about Kanye West's behaviour?
In the biography, Farjam reportedly connected the events in Uganda with Kanye's mental health struggles.
She described the incident as occurring during what she believed was a manic period.
Kanye has previously spoken publicly about receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis, although his public descriptions of his mental health have varied over time.
Farjam told the author that she ultimately forgave Kanye for what happened during the trip because of her understanding of his mental health difficulties.
However, the account does not establish a clinical explanation for his behaviour during the incident, and the claims about the police response remain attributed to the producer.
The biography presents the episode as one of several difficult experiences during Kim and Kanye's marriage.
How did the production crew escape the situation?
According to Farjam, the incident became so concerning that she decided the television crew needed to leave.
She reportedly arranged a private jet to transport her colleagues away from the location.
Her account suggests that the crew no longer felt comfortable continuing under the circumstances.
The producer described the entire experience as extremely intense.
The supplied reporting does not specify how long the alleged police operation lasted, whether any formal complaints were made or whether authorities subsequently investigated the incident.
It also does not identify the individual officer alleged to have pointed a weapon at Kim.
What has Kim Kardashian said about her marriage to Kanye West?
Although the Uganda incident is described through the producer's recollections, Kim also speaks about her relationship with Kanye in the new biography.
The reality star discusses the challenges of maintaining a relationship with someone from whom she is now separated, particularly when they share children.
Kim and Kanye have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Despite the difficulties she has experienced, Kim says she continues to worry about Kanye because he is the father of her children.
She also explains that her priority is protecting the children from the tensions between their parents.
According to the book, she works to prevent their personal disagreements from shaping how the children view their father.
How does Kim Kardashian handle co-parenting with Kanye?
Kim describes co-parenting as a complicated balancing act, particularly because she wants her children to maintain a positive relationship with their father.
She says she tries to shield them from negative experiences and disagreements between herself and Kanye.
In the biography, Kim explains that she sometimes offers simple explanations for his absence, such as telling the children that he is travelling.
She also says she regularly invites Kanye to spend time with them at their family home.
According to Kim, she has offered to leave the house so he can have dinner with the children in a familiar environment.
She has also suggested that he stay overnight for several days if that would help the children feel comfortable.
Kim acknowledges that the arrangement can be emotionally demanding but says she is determined to preserve the children's relationship with their father.
What role has therapy played in Kim's approach?
Kim also discusses the importance of establishing boundaries following the end of her marriage.
She says her therapist has encouraged her to maintain stronger personal boundaries while navigating her relationship with Kanye.
However, she explains that she sometimes chooses to overlook hurtful experiences because she wants their children to have access to both parents.
She describes the situation as an ongoing responsibility rather than something that ended when the marriage did.
Despite their disagreements, Kim says they generally manage to co-parent without excessive conflict.
Why wasn't Kanye West interviewed for the biography?
According to Jonathan Van Meter, Kim was willing for Kanye to participate in the authorised biography.
However, the author ultimately decided against involving him.
Van Meter reportedly believed it would not be ethically appropriate to interview Kanye in light of his publicly discussed mental health struggles.
As a result, the book includes accounts from Kim and other people connected to the couple rather than a direct response from Kanye to every incident described.
That distinction is particularly important regarding the Uganda allegations, which are presented through the recollections of a former producer.
Has Kanye West responded to the Uganda allegations?
The supplied reporting does not include a response from Kanye West to the specific claims about the alleged 2018 police operation.
It also does not include a statement from Ugandan police or other authorities confirming the producer's account.
While the biography offers new details about what Farjam says she witnessed, the circumstances have not been independently established in the material reported.
The allegations have nevertheless attracted attention because of the seriousness of the reported encounter and the insight they offer into a difficult period of the couple's relationship.
For Kim, the biography also provides an opportunity to discuss how she approaches her relationship with Kanye today, years after their separation.
Her comments make clear that, despite their complicated history, she continues to place considerable importance on their children's wellbeing and maintaining a connection with their father.
Source: Tyla, Michael D. Carroll, October 28, 2026, citing People and Jonathan Van Meter's authorised biography Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future.
