Kutesa has owned Enhas, a ground-handling service at Ugandas Entebbe Airport, since the 1990s. 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 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. "The scale and reach of most of the challenges we face, coupled with the limited capacity of many of those worst affected, requires that we address them collectively," he said. Kutesa was Corporate Secretary National Textiles Board from 1977-1979. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was named among worlds richest men sheltering huge amounts of cash in offshore tax havens. 7 Comments. DeSantis won't say he's running. "They have concluded their investigation. During the bush war these families faced too many problems. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. He is a legal aide to President Museveni. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General 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. From 1973 to 2001 Sam Kahamba Kutesa was in private legal practice/business. 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. 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The good Lord really sympathised with these families because he put them on the right side during the political turmoil, he said. He was at the time financial controller of the NRA now renamed UPDF. 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. Kateera once served in the lucrative finance department of the army. The Karugire team was paid Shs2.5 billion. [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. God is in control. She is a cousin to Janet Museveni., Richard Kabonero. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. 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 a cousin to Janet Museveni, and currently Ugandas ambassador to Rwanda.. Sabiiti is said to belong to the young generation of educated professionals who joined the army because of the Muhoozi influence. 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. [6], He is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement political party. 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. 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. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from the Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. 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. 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. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. He was first elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and then re-elected in three consecutive general elections. Sam Kutesa has been a mainstay on Uganda's political scene for the last 40 years. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. She has recently been stepping out of the shadow of her husband. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. 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. Ho intended these payments as bribes to influence Kutesa and Museveni to use their official power to steer business advantages to CEFC China. Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. 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 ministers and the company strongly denied the allegation. However, he seems to be currently out of favour with the first family; he holds no public job. Rwamirama is said to be very rich and wields a lot of influence in Isingiro district. 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. 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. [3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. 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. Tags: 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. Saleh is a retired bush war hero who still holds much influence in the military and security. She wields a lot of influence among NRM MPs in Parliament. The cotton sector has crumbled under her watch. 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. In 1974 until 1975, Kutesa served as the State Attorney Ministry of Justice. He thanked President Museveni for sparing his time to grace the occasion. "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. He also served as the intelligence officer (IO) in PGB.. Lt. Allan Matsiko: Is the Counter Intelligence Officer at State House. 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. He is married to Janet Musevenis cousin. 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. At the time Kutesa was not in Musevenis government since he had defeated Museveni in the Mbarara North parliamentary election of 1980 and was between 1985 and 86 the Attorney General in the Gen. Tito Okello government that Museveni overran in 1986. Kutesa was listed with some of the biggest names to emerge so far include the Queen, Facebook and Donald Trumps cabinet members and advisers. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. [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. He is a brother to Albert Muganga, Amelia Kyambaddes cousin, and also husband to Sam Kutesas daughter Ishta. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 2014 to 2015. Earlier, more than 9,000 people signed an online petition urging UN member states and US Secretary of State John Kerry to block Mr Kutesa's appointment. Some use the we fought refrain. 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.. He urged them to plan for well for successful marriages in terms of life and wealth. I dont have anything to hide.. Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com Tags: foreign affairs Sam Kutesa uganda Previous Post Next Post Read about our approach to external linking. He said he first heard of the allegations - made in documents tabled in parliament by Mr Karuhanga - last year. [3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. ARTICLES 2008-2015, In The Magazine, NEWS ANALYSIS He is currently the overall commander of the elite Presidential Guard Brigade. These documents are a forgery," Mr Museveni said. Him and the presidents son Muhoozi marry sisters (Ishta and Charlotte respectively), daughters of Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa. Henry Tumukunde: Until recently, Tumukunde enjoyed all the trappings of the family rule. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Kutesa also served in the United Nations General Assembly. 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. This young man in his early 30s replaced Hussein Kashillingi when the latter left State House after allegations of abuse of office last year. Read about our approach to external linking. He once headed the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). The bridegroom Isaac is a son to Hon. 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. 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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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And Paster Walugembe, a man being awarded so much for being stopped from destroying the environment! 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. They politically faced it. Foreign Affairs Minister andMawogola North legislator, Sam Kutesain 2019 announced that he will not be seeking another Parliamentary term in the upcoming 2021 general elections. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. Many are either in cabinet, in the army as generals, and occupy cushy vague but powerful positions in Musevenis state machinery. Mr Kutesa, chief whip John Nasasira and junior labour minister Mwesigwa Rukutana said they had stepped aside to clear their names in court. 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. I told Appleby to close it many years ago., He said he had registered a company in Uganda and is paying taxes. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanya, government officials, diplomatic dignitaries among other graced the occasion. 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. 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. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of corruption. Required fields are marked *. She is into real estate and a host of other businesses. 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. In a May 13, 2020 letter, Kutesa wrote to the Manager of . Museveni & Sam Kutesa will still be arrested, don't joke with America, they are slow but sure - Fred#thebuzzug #ugandalatestnews #latestnews #trendingnewsuga. 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. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. 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. Janet Kataha Museveni: She is the presidents wife, MP for Ruhaama County and also Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs. For Mr Kutesa personally, the acquisition of the airport ground-handling business by his company ENHAS in the late 1990s was an early indicator of how lucrative his status as the President's. He is the elder brother to Bob Kabonero, the Kampala Casino honcho. Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana hit headlines over a spat when he appeared before the commission in February. Tags Museveni Museveni govt's Family Tree, That is how this Uganda is but there is time of everything. 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. These will also go just like the UNLFs and the Bombo group who now wallow in poverty and zero recognition.Oyite Ojok is remembered for have displayed impunity and murdered at will but today not even a family member is traceable to any serious activity,thats the conundrum about life.In the mean time the late Luwums children are known to have good postings in various places,he died for them for a noble reason. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005, following the death of James Wapakhabulo. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. They are contemptuous of anyone who questions their authority. We the other people were happy until you the other people decided that you are not happy. Kyaligonza sparked public condemnation first when he was in January this year caught on camera assaulting a police officer, Sgt. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Odrek Rwabwogo: He marries Musevenis second daughter Patience. Moses Byaruhanga: He is the all-powerful presidential assistant on political affairs. 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. I came out and said as a senior officer of the army, I dont know what I am doing, Otafiire said in 2008. Kutesa was then officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014 preceded by John William Ashe and served until 2015. 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. Byaruhanga is not a mere presidential assistant but a king maker in this regime. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. [6] He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 20142015.[7]. Their mother, the late Jennifer Kutesa, was a cousin of First Lady Janet Museveni. 12 October 2011. Can you list the top facts and stats about Sam Kutesa? Sam Kutesa is married to Edith Kutesaand together they have four children, thatsCharlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa, and Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa. so its really unfortunate as a country but nevertheless its the fiascol of the BCD dynasty. 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. [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. 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. Others simply dismiss compliance with the law, practices, and civil decorum because they hold too much sway in the workings of government. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is a Ugandan politician, lawyer and a successful businessman. 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. Such a brilliant and witty statement ! Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer [1] involved in several corruption cases. He has gone through accelerated promotions to reach his current rank. Uganda deputy foreign minister Okello Oryem told US media that opponents of Mr Kutesa's nomination ignore his "success stories" in the region. Despite condemnation Kyaligonza was unapologetic. 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. 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. [16] He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014. God in controlGod selects leads himself..thre4 leadership comes from God. 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Matters crested when Rukutana told off the judge in no uncertain terms. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has today Friday met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame in Kigali, Chimp Corps exclusively report. The grand-daughter of Maj. Murari Kafureka, a former airforce officer during Amins regime, she is related to the president through Sam Kutesa. Some MPs from Mr Bukenya's Buganda ethnic group had accused the government of selective justice by failing to prosecute anyone else. 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. They run others off the road in their monster SUVs with heavily armed escorts and sirens blazing. Albert Muganga: He is related to the presidents family through marriage. They are untouchable. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2]with Muhoozihe is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of . Now Trending: . In May 2016, Ho and CEFC China executives traveled to Kampala. The money for Katongo was to come from Enhas Uganda Ltd, another Kutesa entity, Applebys notes state. An internal Appleby document from 2015 reported that the companys intended activities were consultancy, investments, trading and airport services in Uganda.. Will opening doors for males in midwifery improve performance? Mr Museveni sacked Mr Bukenya in May as part of a cabinet reshuffle. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. Kutesas daughter, Ishta, also is listed as a beneficial owner as well as a future recipient of money from the trust. I dont give a damn. Brig. 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. He is cousin to Janet Museveni. 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. 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. 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. 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. Now, new details have emerged shining a bright light on how the move was planned, how the letter leaked and how it may exacerbate the fallout in the ministry of Foreign Affairs. 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. 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