Although he is now not on talking terms with his former boss, pundits say that Tumukunde is under rehabilitation and sooner or later he will bounce back. Him and the presidents son Muhoozi marry sisters (Ishta and Charlotte respectively), daughters of Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa. The bridegroom Isaac is a son to Hon. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2]with Muhoozihe is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. She lived in the UK for long and there was no effort to return her here when she was sick. Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. An internal Appleby document from 2015 reported that the companys intended activities were consultancy, investments, trading and airport services in Uganda.. She has recently been stepping out of the shadow of her husband. "They have concluded their investigation. 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. Your email address will not be published. They have that arrogance because the President is their godfather, he says. Henry Tumukunde: Until recently, Tumukunde enjoyed all the trappings of the family rule. 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. Kamurasi is the elder brother of former Internal Affairs Minister, the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima. In 2011, the ruling party National Resistance Movement (NRM) member was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. [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. The father of the bridegroom, Hon. The cotton sector has crumbled under her watch. She is into real estate and a host of other businesses. 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 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. 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. LIES in everything. He is also the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer involved in several corruption cases. Instead, he is fronting hisdaughter, Shatsi Musherure Kutesaas his replacement for the position. In 1998, a Ugandan parliamentary committee named Kutesa and another co-owner in a report criticizing the privatization that helped create Enhas and led to its lucrative airport contract. 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. 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 . For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? 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. He has gone through accelerated promotions to reach his current rank. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was bornon 1 February 1949. Geoffrey Kamuntu: He is a son-in-law to Museveni (married to the presidents third daughter Diana) and owns a procurement firm that does consultancy work for the oil explorers in the Albertine region. Following further suspicion around the incident as a result of Tullow Oils 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. Muhwezi publicly fell out with Museveni over the GAVI and Global Funds money. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer[1] involved in several corruption cases. 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. The report concluded that the privatization had been manipulated and taken advantage of by a few politically powerful people who sacrifice the peoples interest., As part of a periodic review in 2015, Appleby labelled Kutesas companies a high risk given his political role and media reports of alleged corruption and bribery involving Kutesa told Appleby that the purpose of the trust was to separate his government income from his personal assets and belongings., In 2015, however, Appleby noted that the companies connected to the trust were dormant and that it seems that nothing such is being done., However, Kutesa in defence confirmed to International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJs) media partner in Uganda, the Daily Monitor that he established the companies, but I have never done anything with it at all. Kyaligonza attacked Namaganda together with his two escorts in Seeta, Mukono. Saleh is a retired bush war hero who still holds much influence in the military and security. He is the elder brother to Bob Kabonero, the Kampala Casino honcho. In 1974 until 1975, Kutesa served as the State Attorney Ministry of Justice. He is cousin to Janet Museveni. Find Sam Kutesa stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. But others said the Land Commission was high handed on the minister and deserved what they got. The good Lord really sympathised with these families because he put them on the right side during the political turmoil, he said. 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. 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. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. 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. [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. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) tapped phone calls and emails of Uganda Foreign MinisterSam Kutesa and his wife Edith Kutesaafter they were suspected of being involved in bribery acts at the United Nations (UN) at the time he served as the President of the UN General Assembly. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. Such a brilliant and witty statement ! He is the officer-in-charge (OC) of the accounts department at State House. 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Sabiiti is said to belong to the young generation of educated professionals who joined the army because of the Muhoozi influence. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. 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. 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. Muhoozi is the son of Museveni. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. He is a brother to Albert Muganga, Amelia Kyambaddes cousin, and also husband to Sam Kutesas daughter Ishta. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. Mwesigwa Rukutana is the deputy Attorney General, Gen. Elly Tumwine is the minister for Security, and Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza is Ugandas envoy to Burundi and head of the ruling NRM party in western Uganda. 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. DFCU Bank Asset Financing: What Is It and How Does It Turkey Bacon Calories: Nutrition, Benefits &More, Skyla IUD Side Effects: How To Use And Avoid Side Effects. 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In 2011, the ruling party National Resistance Movement (NRM) member was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. 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. She is a cousin to Janet Museveni., Richard Kabonero. 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. There is no fact only lies. 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. And President Yoweri Museveni appears unable to beat them into line. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They are untouchable. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. Please stop following Western Press with fake news. He also thanked Isaac, the bridegroom for perseverance and reaching this stage of marriage in life. [10], In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. That money would potentially otherwise be taxed in the owners home country, meaning governments are potentially missing out on billions in revenue. Sources at the ministry of Foreign Affairs claim Mugoya was not aware of the developments and only got to learn about the letter in the media. Mr Kutesa, a lawyer and MP, has been Ugandan minister of foreign affairs since January 2005. He highlighted Kutesa's support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Uganda is owned and run by museveni and his extended family. My bad. Some use the we fought refrain. According to court documents obtained by the grapevine, the bribery scheme was hatched in the halls of the United Nations in New York. The Karugire team was paid Shs2.5 billion. Hope Nyakairu: She is a cousin to Janet Museveni and is under-secretary for finance and administration at State House. Sam Kutesa the Minister of Foreign Affairs and late Jennifer Kutesa, while the bride Yvette is a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Yona and Penninah Kamurasi of Mugore village, Rushere in Kiruhura district. 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.. These documents are a forgery," Mr Museveni said. He has denied all allegations against him. 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 once headed the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). Yan was arrested by FBI agents in October 2015 and was accused of bribing the former 68th president of the UN General Assembly, John Ashe, the Sydney Herald reported. An official from the Ugandan mission in Addis blames intrigue within the embassy for the leaked letter. 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. 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. 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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. 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. 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. No long narratives. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of corruption. 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. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. There came a time when God got rid of reign of king Saul. They run others off the road in their monster SUVs with heavily armed escorts and sirens blazing. However, the source adds that Kutesas only punishment was a caution.. 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. Uganda deputy foreign minister Okello Oryem told US media that opponents of Mr Kutesa's nomination ignore his "success stories" in the region. He had a heated exchange with the Commission Chair, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire. Everything written by reporters is disappointing even the so called researchers cited are disappointing the Ill of Golooba. He also served as the intelligence officer (IO) in PGB.. Lt. Allan Matsiko: Is the Counter Intelligence Officer at State House. Kutesa also served in the United Nations General Assembly. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of . 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. When required to appear before parliament or judges, they disregard rules of procedure. 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. 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. 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Kutesa has owned Enhas, a ground-handling service at Ugandas Entebbe Airport, since the 1990s. 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. In this issue, we publish a bigger list of relatives and in-laws around the president or in high government positions. This young man in his early 30s replaced Hussein Kashillingi when the latter left State House after allegations of abuse of office last year. Bamugemereire accused Rukutana of disrespecting her and threatened to take the matter to Museveni. In May 2016, Ho and CEFC China executives traveled to Kampala. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. During his tenure as Foreign Minister, Uganda has hosted high-level meetings of key intergovernmental bodies such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in 2007, the Council of Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in 2008, and the African Union (AU) Heads of State Summits in 2010. Rukutana refused to testify saying he wanted 30 days to prepare. When I pulled a gun at a lady in a bar, it was not a corruption case, but I resigned. 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. 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In 1988 Otafiire resigned as minister of Internal Affairs after he pointed a gun at a woman during an argument in a bar. He is married with six children. In some cases, their untouchable status appears to depend on their closeness to Museveni but in others, it appears Museveni also cannot touch them. Later, Otafiire said he felt resigning was the right thing. I dont have anything to hide.. [6], He is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement political party. 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. He is a cousin to Janet Museveni, and currently Ugandas ambassador to Rwanda.. SAM K. KUTESA MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE SIXTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY New York, June 11, 2014 Mr. President Secretary-General Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen, Kutesa was Corporate Secretary National Textiles Board from 1977-1979. Esther Namaganda, who flagged down the car he was riding in for making a prohibited a U-turn in the middle of a busy highway. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Can you list the top facts and stats about Sam Kutesa? 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. 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. At the time of his election, he was serving as Uganda's . [18] The petition which garnered over 15,000 signatures on Change.org was written by Ugandan Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. Janet Kataha Museveni: She is the presidents wife, MP for Ruhaama County and also Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs. IAN KATUSIIME Opondo also issued a statement on May 15 defending the ministers actions. In February, Uganda passed a law punishing gay sex with life in prison. Kutesa was listed with some of the biggest names to emerge so far include the Queen, Facebook and Donald Trumps cabinet members and advisers. 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. While he has no clear government appointment, his public relations company, Terp Consult, has got many lucrative contracts from government, the most prominent being the US$1 million Gifted By Nature CNN marketing campaign. Uganda also served its two-year term on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member, in 2009 and 2010. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. And then Kings College Buddo for his A-Level class where he obtained his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in 1969. 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. It is a paradox that: instead of the nasty Rukatana, Gen Kyaligonza and Tumwine of this country dropping dead on the steering wheel; it is the good and nice people like the late Medi Kaggwa (RIP) who drop dead; leaving behind these nasty people to live on, tormenting and stealing from Ugandans. Their case is due to come before an anti-corruption court on Thursday. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. 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. You saw the way Gen. Tumwine behaved in our committee of Human Rights; the President is hostage to these people.. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. Uganda's parliament voted to suspend all oil deals until a petroleum law is enacted. As Africa was due to hold the presidency of the sixty-ninth session of theUnited Nations General Assembly(UNGA), the African Union Executive Council unanimously chose him to be their candidate after the withdrawal of Cameroonian Foreign MinisterPierre Moukoko Mbonjo. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Several commentators poured out their anger with many questioning the criteria used in selecting who should be allowed to return in the country. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. He further thanked God for protecting their families. Until last months cabinet reshuffle, he had been Minister of State for Micro-finance. He contested for the Nyabushozi seat in 2001 parliamentary elections and lost narrowly to Mary Mugyenyi. 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. 12 October 2011. Albert Muganga: He is related to the presidents family through marriage. He is now a senior presidential advisor on defence. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Traders almost went on strike over the deal.. Hannington Karuhanga: He is the chairman of UGACOF, a leading coffee exporting company and a director in Stanbic Bank.
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