For instance, the relationship between Amoko, a career diplomat, and Otengo, a former MP and state minister for Northern Uganda, is said to be rocky. Select from premium Sam Kutesa of the highest quality. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. When I pulled a gun at a lady in a bar, it was not a corruption case, but I resigned. He is a cousin to Janet Museveni, and currently Ugandas ambassador to Rwanda.. The trust held shares in the Seychelles company Katonga Investments Ltd. Many are either in cabinet, in the army as generals, and occupy cushy vague but powerful positions in Musevenis state machinery. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. Ugandan Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa. Kateera once served in the lucrative finance department of the army. New study finds immune system drug promising in treating alcohol use disorder, Iran blames U.S. wrong policy for nuke talks impasse, LIVE: NSSF probe chair presents final report in parliament, Sudanese leader willing to strengthen cooperation with South Sudan, Mexican president accuses U.S. of meddling in internal affairs, How Africa can pilot a new air route to prosperity, UNHCR appeals for 137 mln USD to help refugees in Horn of Africa, Ugandan-born Rose Mary Adikin stars on Chinese Tik Tok, I have been judged unfairly, says sacked NSSF MD. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. She is in charge of the money and those who work in State House say she wields more clout than the State House comptroller Richard Muhinda. Sabiiti is said to belong to the young generation of educated professionals who joined the army because of the Muhoozi influence. An elected Member of Parliament for more than three decades, Mr Kutesa was a member of Ugandas Constituent Assembly and Chairman of that bodys Political Systems Committee, during which time he contributed to drafting a new Constitution for the country, adopted in 1995. Marriage is an institution of God and a blessing that sustains human society and where God does not make a mistake. Today, Kahinda Otafiire is minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Sam Kutesa is minister of Foreign Affairs. Col. Kateera: A cousin of Janet Museveni, he is currently second in command at the Gulu-based 4th Division. Controversy In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. He takes over from John William Ashe from Antigua and Barbuda. According to theSydney Morning Herald newspaper, US prosecutors submitted evidence before court suspecting the Kutesas of getting involved in bribery acts while at the UN. Solar-powered water irrigation sites to enhance rural farming, Western milk model could save Karamoja from cheap iron sheets, Stanbic banks Juuko speaks out on fraud in financial sector. Yan is the founder of Global Sustainability Foundation (GSF), which, according to her pitch, is backed by political leaders, successful business people, and members of the worlds best-known families. Maj. [3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. They run others off the road in their monster SUVs with heavily armed escorts and sirens blazing. Kutesa also served in the United Nations General Assembly. It has not always been this way. He is also the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. Byaruhanga is not a mere presidential assistant but a king maker in this regime. In his statement, Opondo said cabinet was supposed to meet on May 16 and finalise a policy position on how to facilitate the rest of Ugandans still stranded abroad. The NRM electoral commission on Wednesday evening declared Godfrey Aine Kaguta, a brother to President Museveni as the winner of the highly contested election after polling 17343 votes against . In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005, following the death of James Wapakhabulo. But others said the Land Commission was high handed on the minister and deserved what they got. From 2011 to 2014, he chaired the ICGLRs Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee which deals with challenges such as consolidating peace and stability in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), promoting transparency in the exploitation and sale of natural resources, and countering sexual and gender-based violence. Born on February 1, 1949, Kutesa attended Mbarara High School for his secondary eduction before joining Makerere University where he obtained a Bachelors Degree of Law. A petition asked United States Secretary of State John Kerry to revoke Kutesas visa and thereby keep him from assuming the role of president of the UNGA. He was his countrys Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. He handled the sale of former assets of Uganda Railways Corporation and was also part of the legal team privately hired by the State to prosecute FDC president Dr Kizza Besigye in the PRA treason case in 2006. Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at, Presidents Museveni, Ramaphosa call for increase in trade between Uganda and South Africa, Rwenzori young people tipped off about youth-friendly services, MPs question Shs57 billion payment to US company, New Zealand: Dozens killed after gunman opens fire in two Christchurch mosques. The grand-daughter of Maj. Murari Kafureka, a former airforce officer during Amins regime, she is related to the president through Sam Kutesa. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. It is Africa's turn to make the ceremonial appointment, reports the BBC's UN correspondent Nick Bryant, and Mr Kutesa represented the continent's unanimous choice. He also served as the intelligence officer (IO) in PGB.. Lt. Allan Matsiko: Is the Counter Intelligence Officer at State House.
It is therefore in that light that Foreign Affairs minister Hon Sam Kutesa after wide consultation including ministry of Health has cleared the following people in a gradual and controlled process to return home, The list had 13 people including Kavuyas family. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. On May 15, an explosive leak brought to the fore script details of a letter written by Sam Kutesa, the Foreign Affairs minister, authorizing three individuals to fly into the country, defying a presidential ban on passenger flights into Entebbe international airport imposed since March 21. This plot, according to sources, was specifically to be known by just a handful of people to avoid a leak and uproar, especially in Addis where several Ugandans were stranded. It was a first-come, first-serve and those who presented their details first were granted seats on the plane, says the official. He said he first heard of the allegations - made in documents tabled in parliament by Mr Karuhanga - last year. They have that arrogance because the President is their godfather, he says. Until last months cabinet reshuffle, he had been Minister of State for Micro-finance. Don Nyakairu: He is the corporation secretary of Uganda Telecoms Ltd and marries Janet Musevenis cousin Hope Nyakairu who is the under-secretary for finance and administration at State House. The father of the bridegroom, Hon. He recently won exclusive rights to import dry cell Tiger batteries from China, in effect throwing out any other importer in Uganda. Now Trending: . Mr Kutesa, previously a junior investment minister, was also said to have been ousted from that position over charges he abused the office. so its really unfortunate as a country but nevertheless its the fiascol of the BCD dynasty. As Foreign Minister, Mr Kutesa has played a key role in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in regional peace processes in theSudan and South Sudan, and stabilization efforts in Somalia. So what is the solution? From 2001 through 2005, he served as Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Department, in charge of investment, and from 1996 to 2000, as a Minister of State for Planning and Economic Development. He abandoned his PhD in Bio-chemistry studies at a UK university to join the army. Meanwhile, another source claims Otengo (our head of mission in Addis), who the lockdown found in Kampala, also learnt about Kutesas letter on social media. Bamugemereire accused Rukutana of disrespecting her and threatened to take the matter to Museveni. There is time for everything. In 1974 until 1975, Kutesa served as the State Attorney Ministry of Justice. [11] Despite calls from MPs for him to resign along with the others accused, a lawyer, Severino Twinobusingye, managed to successfully sue the Attorney General and halt the proceedings and to block the calls for resignation. Mukono Chief Magistrates Court issued criminal summons for Kyaligonza but he has never showed up. During the Temangalo land scandal, she demanded Security Minister Amama Mbabazis resignation or refund of the Shs11 billion irregularly taken out of NSSF coffers by the Mbabazi group. Over the weekend, Sam Kutesa held a community public function in Sembabule town council where he unveiled his daughter Shartis Musherure Nayebare, an excellent lawyer who recently returned from the US where she has been living with her equally very successful husband Dr. Musherure.
Sam Kahamba Kutesa(born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandanpolitician, businessman and lawyer[1]involved in several corruption cases. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana hit headlines over a spat when he appeared before the commission in February. They are contemptuous of anyone who questions their authority. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer [1] involved in several corruption cases. In a separate development in parliament on Monday, MP Gerald Karuhanga accused Mr Kutesa, Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi and former Energy Minister Hilary Onek of taking multi-million dollar bribes from a UK-based company, Tullow Oil. Shedrack Nzeire: He is Musevenis step-brother. He is currently involved in youth mobilisation at State House although his docket is not very clear. The cotton sector has crumbled under her watch. In 1988 Otafiire resigned as minister of Internal Affairs after he pointed a gun at a woman during an argument in a bar. Your email address will not be published. She was implicated in the UN Congo Report by the panel of experts investigating the plunder of DR Congo resources. Interviewed for a comment yesterday, Ambassador Mugoya said; Let my sister rest in peace. Tolerance and forgiveness are the keys to a successful marriage. In 2018, a Federal jury in New York City convicted Chi Ping Patrick Ho, the head of a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Hong Kong and Virginia on seven counts for his participation in a multi year , multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe top officials of Chad and Uganda in exchange for business advantage for a Chinese oil and gas company. On her part, Shatsi Kutesa explained that it is time for the young and energetic educated youths to carry on from where their parents and elders have stopped and take the country forward. He has denied all allegations against him. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly's sixty-ninth session on 11 June 2014. When required to appear before parliament or judges, they disregard rules of procedure. A petition asked United States Secretary of State John Kerry to revoke Kutesas visa and thereby keep him from assuming the role of president of the UNGA. Muhoozi is the son of Museveni. He urged them to plan for well for successful marriages in terms of life and wealth. It would be "disturbing to see the foreign minister of a country that passed an unjust, harsh and discriminatory law'' preside over the UN body, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand told the Associated Press news agency on Tuesday. President Yoweri Museveni said the three officials chose to resign. Uganda's foreign minister has been elected president of the UN General Assembly, over protests against his country's treatment of gay people. Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Names like Gen. Elly Tumwine, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza, Mwesigwa Rukutana, Sam Kutesa, members of the First Family, Maj. Gen. Kasirye Gwanga often pop up in the media. Uganda is owned and run by museveni and his extended family. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Salim, a former Prime Minister of the United Republic of Organization of Africa Unity from 1989 to 2001. Museveni congratulated Sam Kutesa for raising and nurturing his children responsibly, saying that its not easy for parents to see their children reach this stage. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president. Despite condemnation Kyaligonza was unapologetic. Janet Kataha Museveni: She is the presidents wife, MP for Ruhaama County and also Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs. He was first elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and then re-elected in three consecutive general elections. He says Museveni prefers to look the other way. They swagger in the corridors of government. Just continue to CONDEMN them. He attended Kazo Primary School where he obtained his Primary Leaving Examinations in 1962 after he joined Mbarara High School for his O-Level education where he achieved his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UCE) in 1967. Summarize this article for a 10 years old, Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer[1] involved in several corruption cases. He has a Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University,[8] back when the institution was part of the University of East Africa. Kutesa served as president of the UN General Assembly from 2014 to 2015 and is alleged to have received a $500.000 (about shs1.8billion) bribe from Chinese national, Patrick Ho of China Energy Fund Committee (CEFC) in exchange for obtaining business advantage for the Chinese energy company. The Paradise Papers outline the tax and financial affairs of hundreds of people and companies connected to Appleby and the 19 tax havens, with many appearing to have invested or sheltered huge amounts of cash in offshore tax havens. Sorry got the names mixed up. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. The report says,Sam Kahamba Kutesa Ugandas foreign ministerand former president of the United Nations General Assembly during its 2014-2015 sessions, created the Obuyonza Discretionary Trust in Seychelles in 2012. Rukutana was also one of three ministers accused of swindling Shs14 billion CHOGM money. In the controversial May 13 letter, Kutesa asked the Ethiopian Airlines general manager to allow three family members of businessman Ben Kavuya board an Ethiopian Airlines plane bound for Entebbe on May 18. He has gone through accelerated promotions to reach his current rank. Odrek Rwabwogo: He marries Musevenis second daughter Patience. A petition asked United States Secretary of StateJohn Kerry to revoke Kutesas visaand thereby keep him from assuming the role of president of the UNGA. I dont give a damn. The new law on homosexuality has a lot of support in Uganda, Uganda's Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa is said to have played a role in the nation's new strict anti-gay law, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A State House source says the president summoned Kutesa and held meetings on May 16 in which he berated the minister for undermining his directives. Jimmy Karugaba: He is husband to the presidents sister Miriam Karugaba (therefore Musevenis brother-in-law). Ho intended these payments as bribes to influence Kutesa and Museveni to use their official power to steer business advantages to CEFC China. Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com For now, the key actors in the repatriation mission are still investigating how the letter leaked to punish the culprit. But sources at the ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ugandas mission in Addis say that several top officials are pointing accusing fingers at each other. Nepotism at its best in UG." Some use the we fought refrain. "I have never held any private meeting with Hon Kutesa to ask him for any favours for my family," said Kavuya . Kutesa was Corporate Secretary National Textiles Board from 1977-1979. Because Kutesa defended the discriminatory Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014, human rights organizations felt his UN presidential position was not supportive of the values embodied in the UNs Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Kutesa was the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda, a position he held from 13 January 2005 and maintained through three cabinet reshuffles until May 2021. In 2018, a Federal jury in New York City convicted Chi Ping Patrick Ho, the head of a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Hong Kong and Virginia on seven counts for his participation in a multi year , multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe top officials of Chad and Uganda in exchange for business advantage for a Chinese oil and gas company. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly's 69th session on 11 June 2014. Mr Kutesa, a lawyer and MP, has been Ugandan minister of foreign affairs since January 2005. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is a Ugandan politician, lawyer and a successful businessman. Their dad, Sam Kutesa, is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Father-in-Law of Gen Muhoozi Keinerugaba, First Son & Commander of "Special Forces Group" of Uganda Military. Henry Tumukunde: Until recently, Tumukunde enjoyed all the trappings of the family rule. God is in control. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. Uganda deputy foreign minister Okello Oryem told US media that opponents of Mr Kutesa's nomination ignore his "success stories" in the region.
I thought you could avoid, not evade, taxes but I found it was not practical, and unnecessary, Kutesa told the Daily Monitor. He has dominated this district since it was carved out of Bushenyi and Mbarara in the early 90s.Justus Karuhanga: He is a cousin to Janet Museveni. This young man in his early 30s replaced Hussein Kashillingi when the latter left State House after allegations of abuse of office last year. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. "The mood was jovial," said a source, adding, "It's a big step forward in normalizing and Can you imagine Maj Gen Francis Okello of the African Union Commission is in bad health and wants to return but has not been granted an opportunity? said a source in Ugandas embassy in Addis. Mr Museveni sacked Mr Bukenya in May as part of a cabinet reshuffle. Muhoozi is not Musevenis son but the son of the late Idi Amin. Judith Babirye: Gospel singer speaks out on why she fled her Prophet Samuel Kakande: Biography, Son, Wife, Family and Church, Apostle Grace Lubega: Biography, Wife, Family and Christian Ministry. Read about our approach to external linking. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. UN Photo/Mark Garten. Kutesa revealed this while addressing residents of Ssembabule town who had gathered to conduct a voluntary clean-up exercise of the township dubbed Keep Ssembabule clean and green. UGANDA WAS BLESSED SINCE 1986 UPTO NOW AND NEXT TERMS, THE BEST PRESIDENT LIKE MUSEVENI IS FROM GOD. Brig. CONFIRMED: Sam Kutesa and family owns Entebbe Airport. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. More than 9,000 people have signed a petition urging UN states to block him, and a . President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005, following the death of James Wapakhabulo. Corroborating accounts from different sources at the ministry of Foreign Affairs and State House suggest that in the first week of May, Kutesa led a team of top businessmen and powerbrokers within NRM to State House where they tabled a list of their loved ones who needed to return home. Sam Kutesa, 65, was Africa's unanimous pick for the largely ceremonial role at the UN headquarters in New York. His star is rising fast. "Meet The Sam Kutesa family of Diplomats where the son has been appointed Honorary Consul of Oman as daughter is appointed Honorary Consul of Israel whilst their Dad Sam Kutesa is the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Later, Otafiire said he felt resigning was the right thing. He also was awarded the 2007 CHOGM communication and publicity contract which he handled with Saatchi & Saatchi company. His wife Patience runs a high class Pentecostal church called Covenant of Apostles of God, at their Buziga home in Kampala. The money for Katongo was to come from Enhas Uganda Ltd, another Kutesa entity, Applebys notes state. Asked about governments efforts to repatriate Ugandans stranded abroad, Mugoya told The Observer to wait for an official ministerial statement before parliament on May 26. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Why Covid lab-leak theory is now being taken seriously, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Occupy cushy vague but powerful positions in Musevenis State machinery in February session. Is not responsible for the content of external sites Rukutana hit headlines over a spat when appeared. Affairs, a grandson God does not make a mistake heavily armed escorts and blazing... 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