He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11, June 2014. Kateera once served in the lucrative finance department of the army. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. The leak, which went viral on social media, set off a huge public uproar over what many people perceived as selective application of the presidential lockdown restrictions yet hundreds of Ugandans were still stranded in Ethiopia at the time. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. He had a heated exchange with the Commission Chair, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. I thought you could avoid, not evade, taxes but I found it was not practical, and unnecessary, Kutesa told the Daily Monitor. Please stop following Western Press with fake news. The team, sources say, pleaded with President Museveni to give his nod of approval for the repatriation of their family members and friends into the country. And then Kings College Buddo for his A-Level class where he obtained his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in 1969. He recently won exclusive rights to import dry cell Tiger batteries from China, in effect throwing out any other importer in Uganda. 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 . And then as a Legal Secretary Uganda Advisory Board of Trade. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. He highlighted Kutesa's support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was named among worlds richest men sheltering huge amounts of cash in offshore tax havens. Read about our approach to external linking. He says Museveni prefers to look the other way. Opondo said when an opportunity presented itself and an Ethiopian airline flight was coming to Uganda, we requested the airline to bring Ugandans who were stranded in Addis Ababba.. When a photo of Rukutana with an AK47 slung over his shoulder went viral on social media in 2018, there was animated discussion by the public on how a custodian of the law such as the deputy attorney general can openly brandish a gun at a time when Uganda was dealing with rampant gun violence. The viral letter did not go down well with President Museveni. 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The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Obote Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. He was named in Paradise Papers a global investigation that reveals the offshore activities of some of the worlds most powerful people, Multinational companies, wealthy individuals, heads of state, politicians and sports stars from around the world. Everything written by reporters is disappointing even the so called researchers cited are disappointing the Ill of Golooba. Mr Kutesa, chief whip John Nasasira and junior labour minister Mwesigwa Rukutana said they had stepped aside to clear their names in court. Museveni & Sam Kutesa will still be arrested, don't joke with America, they are slow but sure - Fred#thebuzzug #ugandalatestnews #latestnews #trendingnewsuga. There is a lot of infighting for roles and assignments [in Addis] and a disgruntled top official could have leaked it to someone unintentionally before it went viral, he said when interviewed last week. Some MPs from Mr Bukenya's Buganda ethnic group had accused the government of selective justice by failing to prosecute anyone else. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. God is in control. Kawempe North MP Abdulatif Sebaggala says the untouchables behave the way they do because the President is their chief enabler. [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. 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. It was a first-come, first-serve and those who presented their details first were granted seats on the plane, says the official. The two have since reconciled. My bad. There came a time when God got rid of reign of king Saul. He is theMinister of Foreign Affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda, a position he has held since 13 January 2005 and maintained through three cabinet reshuffles. Faith Katana Mirembe: She is a cousin to President Museveni and is also employed as his assistant private secretary in charge of Education and Social Services. 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. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. An Associated Press story that reported it on November 02, 1988 said President Museveni accepted Otafiires resignation because the National Resistance Movement government will not tolerate any indiscipline displayed by anybody regardless of his position, such as shown by Otafiire.. Natasha Museveni Karugire: She is President Musevenis eldest daughter and is currently a presidential assistant in charge of household at State House, Entebbe. He is a brother to Albert Muganga, Amelia Kyambaddes cousin, and also husband to Sam Kutesas daughter Ishta. Find Sam Kutesa stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The good Lord really sympathised with these families because he put them on the right side during the political turmoil, he said. More than 9,000 people have signed a petition urging UN states to block him, and a . Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. 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. He pleaded with minister Kutesa to ditch the bureaucratic protocol rulebook and directly inform the Ethiopian Airlines management to allow his family fly back home. so its really unfortunate as a country but nevertheless its the fiascol of the BCD dynasty. Your email address will not be published. Sabiiti is said to belong to the young generation of educated professionals who joined the army because of the Muhoozi influence. 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. But others said the Land Commission was high handed on the minister and deserved what they got. 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. An internal Appleby document from 2015 reported that the companys intended activities were consultancy, investments, trading and airport services in Uganda.. Your email address will not be published. He was first elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and then re-elected in three consecutive general elections. IAN KATUSIIME As the children were growing, there followed the untimely demise of their mother Jennifer Kutesa. Sam Kutesa, 65, was Africa's unanimous pick for the largely ceremonial role at the UN headquarters in New York. Henry Tumukunde: Until recently, Tumukunde enjoyed all the trappings of the family rule. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. When the letter leaked, the Ugandan mission in Addis told a few other Ugandans stranded in hotels around Bole international airport to quickly hand in their travel details to be booked on the controversial flight with the Kavuya family. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The contract was cancelled after protests from big oil companies like Shell, Caltex and TOTAL. 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. The President cautioned young people especially the youths to value marriage and be careful and serious while choosing partners. He has gone through accelerated promotions to reach his current rank. Sam Kutesa is married to Edith Kutesaand together they have four children, thatsCharlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa, and Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa. 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. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. 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. Required fields are marked *. 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. Their mother, the late Jennifer Kutesa, was a cousin of First Lady Janet Museveni. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. [18] The petition which garnered over 15,000 signatures on Change.org was written by Ugandan Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. He said the UNGA should focus on reducing poverty, fighting climate change and advancing gender equality. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president. Sam Kutesa: Currently minister for Foreign Affairs, Kutesa is the father-in-law to the presidents son Muhoozi and an in-law to President Museveni himself. CONFIRMED: Sam Kutesa and family owns Entebbe Airport. 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. He urged them to plan for well for successful marriages in terms of life and wealth. He contested for the Nyabushozi seat in 2001 parliamentary elections and lost narrowly to Mary Mugyenyi. Muhoozi is not Musevenis son but the son of the late Idi Amin. 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 is married with six children. 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. 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. Uganda is owned and run by museveni and his extended family. It is not clear if any of them, or any other big shots in government close to the First Family, could apologise or resign over anything. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer involved in several corruption cases. Alice Kaboyo. 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 thanked President Museveni for sparing his time to grace the occasion. [6], Kutesa was in private law practice between 1973 and 2001. Mr Kutesa, a lawyer and MP, has been Ugandan minister of foreign affairs since January 2005. The Anti-Corruption Court acquitted them in November 2012 after the prosecution case collapsed. [7], Kutesa attended Mbarara High School. 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. Musevenis statement was broadcast on the state-owned Radio Uganda. Despite protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president. He is now a senior presidential advisor on defence. Bright Rwamirama: He is the State Minister for Agriculture in charge of Animal Husbandry, and also MP for Isingiro North. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. November 18, 2019 President Yoweri Museveni said the three officials chose to resign. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005,[9] following the death of James Wapakhabulo. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was bornon 1 February 1949. Uganda also served its two-year term on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member, in 2009 and 2010. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. Instead, he is fronting hisdaughter, Shatsi Musherure Kutesaas his replacement for the position. [6] He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 20142015.[7]. During the bush war these families faced too many problems. In this issue, we publish a bigger list of relatives and in-laws around the president or in high government positions. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. His star is rising fast. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. She is a cousin to Janet Museveni., Richard Kabonero. In February, Uganda passed a law punishing gay sex with life in prison. Controversy In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. Foreign Affairs Minister and former President of United Nations General Assembly, Sam Kutesa has been implicated in a $500,000 bribery scandal by a court in USA. Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana hit headlines over a spat when he appeared before the commission in February. DeSantis won't say he's running. He further thanked God for protecting their families. Businessman Ben Kavuya has denied reports that he met with President Museveni and Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa to help him return his family members who were stranded in Ethiopia amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ARTICLES 2008-2015, In The Magazine, NEWS ANALYSIS Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. She wields a lot of influence among NRM MPs in Parliament. 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. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. PresidentYoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairsin 2005, following thedeath ofJames Wapakhabulo. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. Some use the we fought refrain. 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. 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. They are cited in cases of corruption, land grabbing, street brawls, and abuse of office. Your email address will not be published. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. The Commission objected saying his plea was not commensurate with the commissions terms of reference, which is time bound. He ordered both private investigators and police to look into the claims. They have that arrogance because the President is their godfather, he says. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. 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. 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. 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