We the other people were happy until you the other people decided that you are not happy. Kateera once served in the lucrative finance department of the army. And then Kings College Buddo for his A-Level class where he obtained his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in 1969. Mr Museveni sacked Mr Bukenya in May as part of a cabinet reshuffle. The Public Health (Prohibition of Entry into Uganda) Order 2020, gazetted on March 21, prohibits entry into Uganda to all persons with two exceptions; UN humanitarian organizations staff, and cargo trucks and aircraft. Looking on (R) is Hon Sam Kutesa, father to the groom and (L) is Bishop John Muhanguzi President Yoweri Museveni yesterday graced the wedding ceremony of Isaac Kutesa and Yvette Kamurasi, at Munyonyo Peace Hub in Kampala during a church session where the newlywed couple tied the knot. He said he first heard of the allegations - made in documents tabled in parliament by Mr Karuhanga - last year. She is an accomplished business lady; she recently won the lucrative deal of exporting security guards to the troubled Iraq through a security company, Askar. 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. That Addis communique, sources add, was instead copied to Idule Amoko, the deputy head of mission in Addis Ababa. Kutesas wife once worked for Yan and phone taps suggest Yan and Ho were working together to exert corrupt influence inside the UN. 7 Comments. 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. In 1988 Otafiire resigned as minister of Internal Affairs after he pointed a gun at a woman during an argument in a bar. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Kutesa also served in the United Nations General Assembly. She is into real estate and a host of other businesses. He was elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. Until last months cabinet reshuffle, he had been Minister of State for Micro-finance. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. [15], As Africa was due to hold the presidency of the sixty-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the African Union Executive Council unanimously chose him to be their candidate after the withdrawal of Cameroonian Foreign Minister Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo. [16] He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014. Some said if Rukutana had been a deputy attorney general in another country and behaved in that manner he would have been punished for it. 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. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has today Friday met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame in Kigali, Chimp Corps exclusively report. 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. Maj. Sabiiti Magyenyi: He is a cousin to President Museveni and hails from Mbarara district. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. 2023 BBC. Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions: President of the United Nations General Assembly. November 18, 2019 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. Kutesa and his wife Edith Kutesa, have also been mentioned in their dealings with Sheri Yan another Chinese national, who was once known for hosting soirees around the world where diplomats mingled with millionaires business executives and socialites. He is married to Stella Tumukunde, a cousin to Janet Museveni. Now Trending: . Kyaligonza sparked public condemnation first when he was in January this year caught on camera assaulting a police officer, Sgt. Tradues em contexto de "general devastation" en ingls-portugus da Reverso Context : However, yearly warfare often did not constitute general devastation but took on an almost ritual character, with established 'rules' and norms. CONFIRMED: Sam Kutesa and family owns Entebbe Airport. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. President Yoweri Museveni yesterday graced the wedding ceremony of Isaac Kutesa and Yvette Kamurasi, at Munyonyo Peace Hub in Kampala during a church session where the newlywed couple tied the knot. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly's sixty-ninth session on 11 June 2014. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. 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. During the bush war these families faced too many problems. He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11, June 2014. So what is the solution? Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer[1] involved in several corruption cases. [6] He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 20142015. However, the president reportedly rejected the request, insisting that allowing a select privileged group to return home would diminish his public image since he had ordered that all Ugandans abroad should stay put wherever they were until the Covid-19 situation stabilizes. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 1985 to 1986. 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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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa is accused of abuse of office. 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. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi [2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kahamba Kutesa is under fire for authorising three people to fly into the country from abroad in contravention to the presidential directive that ordered closure of all airports and borders into the country. 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. PresidentYoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairsin 2005, following thedeath ofJames Wapakhabulo. Natasha Museveni Karugire: She is President Musevenis eldest daughter and is currently a presidential assistant in charge of household at State House, Entebbe. 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. The minister [Kutesa] will update parliament accordingly and I cannot say much right now.. Kutesas daughter, Ishta, also is listed as a beneficial owner as well as a future recipient of money from the trust. Kutesa was then officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014 preceded by John William Ashe and served until 2015. Lord have mercy on our motherland. In the private sector, Mr Kutesa worked as Legal Secretary for the worldwide conglomerate Lonrho East Africa and served in a consultative capacity on the Uganda Advisory Board of Trade, and the National Textiles Board. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president. Last week, the Inspectorate of Government - the body charged with fighting corruption - said Mr Kutesa, Mr Nasasira and Mr Rukutana would be charged. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer [1] involved in several corruption cases. He also practised law in his country, specializing in corporate law and litigation. Such a brilliant and witty statement ! Ho also advised his boss, the Chairman of CEFC China, to provide $500,000 in cash to President Museveni, supposedly as a campaign donation, even though Museveni had already been reelected. Required fields are marked *. No long narratives. [18] The petition which garnered over 15,000 signatures on Change.org was written by Ugandan Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. This is to explain that a while ago Parliament and Ugandans at large asked government through the ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain the situation of Ugandans stranded abroad and where possible help facilitate them safely return home. Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. As Africa was due to hold the presidency of the sixty-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the African Union Executive Council unanimously chose him to be their candidate after the withdrawal of Cameroonian Foreign Minister Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. Uganda deputy foreign minister Okello Oryem told US media that opponents of Mr Kutesa's nomination ignore his "success stories" in the region. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. What's he waiting for? His star is rising fast. Namaganda filed a case of assault with the police. The contract was cancelled after protests from big oil companies like Shell, Caltex and TOTAL. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 2014 to 2015. Bright Rwamirama: He is the State Minister for Agriculture in charge of Animal Husbandry, and also MP for Isingiro North. The woman was the wife of Sam Kutesa. The trust held shares in the Seychelles company Katonga Investments Ltd. Sam Kutesa is married to Edith Kutesa and together they have four children, that's Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa, and Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa. Kutesa served as an Attorney of Kutesa and Co Advocates from 1980-1994. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre in Kampala. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. She is a cousin to Janet Museveni., Richard Kabonero. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. A list that includes some of the president's relatives and close friends would include, Sam Kuteesa, Salim Saleh, Odrek Rwabwogo (who is married to one of the president's daughters), Moses Byaruhanga (who is married to a relative of the first lady), Bob Kabonero (the proprietor of Kampala casino), Haji Habib Kagimu (a business man and close However, he seems to be currently out of favour with the first family; he holds no public job. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was bornon 1 February 1949. From 1973 to 2001 Sam Kahamba Kutesa was in private legal practice/business. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. [17] A petition asked United States Secretary of State John Kerry to revoke Kutesa's visa and thereby keep him from assuming the role of president of the UNGA. 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. 7 Comments. He highlightedKutesas support of the Ugandananti-gay billand allegations of corruption. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from the Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Bob has many businesses in the country. Offshore tax havens typically offer low or zero tax rates to non-residents who keep money there. 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. 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By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. In the story Family Rule In Uganda: How The Museveni Clan Runs Government in our Issue 050 of The Independent, only a small list of the presidents relatives in government was mentioned in the story. Born in Uganda on 1 February 1949, Mr. Kutesa holds an Honours Degree in Law from Makerere University and is an advocate of the High Court of Uganda, having completed post-graduate studies in legal practice at the Uganda Law Development Centre. She appealed to the Mawogola electorate to entrust her as their next representative in the national house. 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. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer 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 allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. March 25, 2009 Maj. Until recently when she was embroiled in the Global Fund money scandal, she was a presidential assistant in charge of youth in the Presidents Office. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. The letter was copied to Patrick Mugoya, the ministry of Foreign Affairs permanent secretary, and Rebecca Amuge Otengo, Ugandas head of mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, who the letter addressed as The Ambassador.. [9], Because Kutesa defended the discriminatory Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014, human rights organizations felt his U.N. presidential position was not supportive of the values embodied in the U.N.'s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Just continue to CONDEMN them. From Kings College Buddo,Kutesa was admitted to Makerere University graduatingwith a Bachelor of Laws Degree, back then when the institution was part ofthe University of East Africa. Let her tell the president, she can even report me to God, Rukutana told journalists as he left the venue of the inquiry. 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. Further, during his tenure, the East African Community, to which Uganda belongs, has achieved significant milestones in strengthening regional cooperation and economic integration, establishing a Customs Union in 2005 and a Common Market in 2010, and signing, in 2013, a protocol laying the groundwork for a monetary union in the region by 2023, to increase commerce and boost regional trade. 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, PROFILE: Interesting facts you didnt know about Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa. Marriage is an institution of God and a blessing that sustains human society and where God does not make a mistake. Godfrey Aine Kaguta alias Sodo, the younger brother of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has narrated how members of the First family 'forced' him out of the Mawogola North parliamentary race in favour of Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kahamba Kutesa's daughter, Shartis Musherure Namatovu. An internal Appleby document from 2015 reported that the companys intended activities were consultancy, investments, trading and airport services in Uganda.. [6] He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 20142015.[7]. Later, Otafiire said he felt resigning was the right thing. 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. 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 . Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. 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. As the children were growing, there followed the untimely demise of their mother Jennifer Kutesa. Jovia Saleh: A wealthy business lady, she is wife to Gen. Salim Saleh, the younger brother to Museveni. God in controlGod selects leads himself..thre4 leadership comes from God. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2]with Muhoozihe is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. [11] Following further suspicion around the incident as a result of Tullow Oil's court case with Heritage Oil over its tax on Uganda assets, an ad-hoc parliamentary committee was convened to further investigate the allegations of corruption. DeSantis won't say he's running. I told Appleby to close it many years ago., He said he had registered a company in Uganda and is paying taxes. [7], Kutesa attended Mbarara High School. Incidentally, Mugoyas sister, Sarah, a diabetic, died of Covid-19-related complications in April while in the UK and this source claims the permanent secretary had earlier tried to get his ailing sister Sarah back home but failed. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This project is currently under State House, but has terribly failed.. John Wycliffe Karazaarwe: He is a cousin to Janet Museveni and is the Ntungamo district chief. But others said the Land Commission was high handed on the minister and deserved what they got. He thanked President Museveni for sparing his time to grace the occasion. In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. Col. Kateera: A cousin of Janet Museveni, he is currently second in command at the Gulu-based 4th Division. 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. 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. 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. "They have concluded their investigation. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. Do you realize that whenever "they" purportedly "defy" authority, it's about bringing back the "defied's" fellow kinsman. Edwin Karugire: He marries Musevenis eldest daughter Natasha. His late wife Jennifer was a cousin to Janet Museveni. "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. She lived in the UK for long and there was no effort to return her here when she was sick. 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. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. More than 9,000 people have signed a petition urging UN states to block him, and a US senator said it would be "disturbing" if he took the role. 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. UGANDA WAS BLESSED SINCE 1986 UPTO NOW AND NEXT TERMS, THE BEST PRESIDENT LIKE MUSEVENI IS FROM GOD. Sorry got the names mixed up. He is also the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. But Ben, if that is the case (everything written by reporters is disappointing) why on earth do you read and respond to everything written by reporters? Kutesa served as the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development from 1996-1999. His behavior elicited mixed reactions from the public. Vice President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya once confessed how it was Byaruhanga who made him what he is today; that all his political fortunes were because of Byaruhanga. He was shocked like everyone when the letter surfaced because it [letter] did not reach his desk, a source said. [3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. Kutesa told the electorate that her daughter fits in this generation of the youths and thus will be able to do many things for the area. Matters crested when Rukutana told off the judge in no uncertain terms. He denies that he benefited from a $3.9m deal to supply cars used to transport dozens of heads of state during the summit. An analyst of international diplomacy said the appointment of Kutesa's children as consuls raises questions of whether merit was a factor in the selection or whether family ties played a big role. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. Human rights activists say the Ugandan foreign minister played a role in the enactment of Uganda's strict anti-gay law, passed in February, which allows for sentences of up to life in prison for those convicted of having gay sex. Some use the we fought refrain. In this issue, we publish a bigger list of relatives and in-laws around the president or in high government positions. More than 9,000 people have signed a petition urging UN states to block him, and a . In his acceptance speech on Wednesday, Mr Kutesa said his unanimous election was a sign of trust and confidence in him and a recognition of Uganda's contributions. This explains why additional lists emerged in a desperate attempt to justify the earlier list. She is virtually inaccessible by the public, brooches no media interviews and has no apologies for that. Her cousin (their mothers are sisters) Albert Muganga marries Kutesas daughter Ishta who is a sister to Charlotte Kutesa, the wife of President Musevenis son Muhoozi. Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at [email protected] Tags: foreign affairs Sam Kutesa uganda Previous Post Next Post 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. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. 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. Opondo also issued a statement on May 15 defending the ministers actions. SOME UGANDANS DONT KNOW WHY PRESIDENT MUSEVENI IS STILL LEADING US, President Yoweri Museveni said the three officials chose to resign. Brig. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. The government allegedly lost some $150m (95m) in various scams during the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in the capital, Kampala, reports say. He is now a senior presidential advisor on defence. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. Susan Muhwezi: Not only is she wife to the powerful and rich Maj. Gen. Muhwezi, she is the presidential assistant on the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA), a programme of the US government to encourage African countries to access the American markets. 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. 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. Rukutana refused to testify saying he wanted 30 days to prepare. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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