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. 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. This young man in his early 30s replaced Hussein Kashillingi when the latter left State House after allegations of abuse of office last year. Jimmy Karugaba: He is husband to the presidents sister Miriam Karugaba (therefore Musevenis brother-in-law). You saw the way Gen. Tumwine behaved in our committee of Human Rights; the President is hostage to these people.. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly's 69th session on 11 June 2014. At the time Kutesa was not in Museveni's 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. "I have never held any private meeting with Hon Kutesa to ask him for any favours for my family," said Kavuya . 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. 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. She lived in the UK for long and there was no effort to return her here when she was sick. Kawempe North MP Abdulatif Sebaggala says the untouchables behave the way they do because the President is their chief enabler. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He contested for the Nyabushozi seat in 2001 parliamentary elections and lost narrowly to Mary Mugyenyi. 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. 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 was the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda, a position he held from the 13th of January 2005 and maintained through . SOME UGANDANS DONT KNOW WHY PRESIDENT MUSEVENI IS STILL LEADING US, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Kutesa is also the elected Member of Parliament(MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. Namaganda filed a case of assault with the police. Sam Kutesa, 65, was Africa's unanimous pick for the largely ceremonial role at the UN headquarters in New York. [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. He waselected MP for Mawogola Countyin 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. Such a brilliant and witty statement ! These documents are a forgery," Mr Museveni said. 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. 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. 2023 BBC. He said he first heard of the allegations - made in documents tabled in parliament by Mr Karuhanga - last year. The ministers and the company strongly denied the allegation. 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. 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. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. 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. Your email address will not be published. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. [10], In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. November 18, 2019 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. 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. Their mother, the late Jennifer Kutesa, was a cousin of First Lady Janet Museveni. Kutesas daughter, Ishta, also is listed as a beneficial owner as well as a future recipient of money from the trust. Mr Museveni sacked Mr Bukenya in May as part of a cabinet reshuffle. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. He is a cousin to Janet Museveni, and currently Ugandas ambassador to Rwanda.. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. Later, Otafiire said he felt resigning was the right thing. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of corruption. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Saleh is a retired bush war hero who still holds much influence in the military and security. 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. Shedrack Nzeire: He is Musevenis step-brother. He is currently involved in youth mobilisation at State House although his docket is not very clear. [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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jolly Sabune: She is a cousin to Janet and is the long serving managing director of the Cotton Development Authority. Matters crested when Rukutana told off the judge in no uncertain terms. Experts estimate that around $10 trillion (7.6 trillion Euros) is held offshore around the world. Several commentators poured out their anger with many questioning the criteria used in selecting who should be allowed to return in the country. 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. Shartis Musherure, the daughter to Foreign Affairs Minister, Sam Kutesa has rejected the Mawogola North constituency election in the NRM primaries. What's he waiting for? 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. A petition asked United States Secretary of State John Kerry to revoke Kutesas visa and thereby keep him from assuming the role of president of the UNGA. He highlighted Kutesa's support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Kutesas authorization letter was to go through specific trusted hands to ensure extreme secrecy in the handling of the matter. Ho intended these payments as bribes to influence Kutesa and Museveni to use their official power to steer business advantages to CEFC China. So what is the solution? Sorry got the names mixed up. 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. And when Jesus steps in marriage, there can never be a disruption, he said. He was first elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and then re-elected in three consecutive general elections. He has a Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University,[8] back when the institution was part of the University of East Africa. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. In the controversial May 13 letter, Kutesa asked the Ethiopian Airlines general manager to allow three family members of businessman Ben Kavuya board an Ethiopian Airlines plane bound for Entebbe on May 18. He was his countrys Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. 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. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. 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. We the other people were happy until you the other people decided that you are not happy. She is into real estate and a host of other businesses. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre in Kampala. Mr Kutesa, chief whip John Nasasira and junior labour minister Mwesigwa Rukutana said they had stepped aside to clear their names in court. They have that arrogance because the President is their godfather, he says. Bamugemereire accused Rukutana of disrespecting her and threatened to take the matter to Museveni. [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. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi [2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana hit headlines over a spat when he appeared before the commission in February. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. He is married to Stella Tumukunde, a cousin to Janet Museveni. I dont give a damn. Sam Kahamba Kutesa(born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandanpolitician, businessman and lawyer[1]involved in several corruption cases. 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. He also served as the intelligence officer (IO) in PGB.. Lt. Allan Matsiko: Is the Counter Intelligence Officer at State House. Your email address will not be published. He is alleged to have key interests in the Heritage Oil Company, one of the companies doing oil exploration in the region. He also benefited from the Butabika Hospital land bonanza (giveaways)., Bob Kabonero: The Kampala Casino proprietor is a cousin to Janet Museveni. Even top IGAD officials like Joseph Rwanshote [the program manager trade, industry, and tourism] remains stranded.. [12][13][14], On 5 December 2018 a federal jury in New York City convicted Chi Ping Patrick Ho of paying bribes to top Ugandan officials Sam Kutesa and Yoweri Museveni. PAC orders arrest of two teachers who forged appointment letters, I did not ask for iron sheets - Matia Kasaija, How Rwigyema escaped Corner Kilak rebel attack. Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa is accused of abuse of office. 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It is at this point that Kavuya, who had already flown his family members from Florida, USA, to Addis Ababa en route to Entebbe, decided to go for a covert approach. Kateera once served in the lucrative finance department of the army. 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. Musevenis statement was broadcast on the state-owned Radio Uganda. 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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. 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. In some cases, their untouchable status appears to depend on their closeness to Museveni but in others, it appears Museveni also cannot touch them. 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. Brig. At one point he called MPs stupid for saying he should be recalled from his diplomatic posting. Ben Kavuya. Tags: 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. There has been a lot of criticism about her deal by many of her employees claiming that her company is creaming off the larger chunk of their earnings leaving them with piecemeal payments at every end of month. When required to appear before parliament or judges, they disregard rules of procedure. Can you imagine Maj Gen Francis Okello of the African Union Commission is in bad health and wants to return but has not been granted an opportunity? said a source in Ugandas embassy in Addis. "They have concluded their investigation. Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho a.k.a Salim Saleh: He is President Musevenis younger brother. Tags Museveni Museveni govt's Family Tree, That is how this Uganda is but there is time of everything. Opondo also issued a statement on May 15 defending the ministers actions. 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. 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. 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. The Karugire team was paid Shs2.5 billion. Elly Rwakakooko: He is a cousin to Janet Museveni. Rwakakooko was at one time commissioner-general of Uganda Revenue Authority, managing director of Uganda Commercial Bank which was later sold to Stanbic Bank. They swagger in the corridors of government. Now you the other people are telling us to be happy.Well we are not. Kutesa has owned Enhas, a ground-handling service at Ugandas Entebbe Airport, since the 1990s. 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. 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.. Maj. At the time of his election, he was serving as Uganda's Minister for . Kutesa served as the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development from 1996-1999. 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. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer [1] involved in several corruption cases. so its really unfortunate as a country but nevertheless its the fiascol of the BCD dynasty. She was implicated in the UN Congo Report by the panel of experts investigating the plunder of DR Congo resources. The President cautioned young people especially the youths to value marriage and be careful and serious while choosing partners. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was named among worlds richest men sheltering huge amounts of cash in offshore tax havens. 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. 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. 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. Rwamirama is said to be very rich and wields a lot of influence in Isingiro district. 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. 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. His late wife Jennifer was a cousin to Janet Museveni. Will opening doors for males in midwifery improve performance? 7 Comments. Their case is due to come before an anti-corruption court on Thursday. But others said the Land Commission was high handed on the minister and deserved what they got. I dont have anything to hide.. What Are the Requirements for Obtaining a DFCU Bank Salary Loan? In 1988 Otafiire resigned as minister of Internal Affairs after he pointed a gun at a woman during an argument in a bar. His behavior elicited mixed reactions from the public. UN Photo/Mark Garten. Offshore tax havens typically offer low or zero tax rates to non-residents who keep money there. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi: This bush war hero and Rujumbura MP is an in-law to the Musevenis; his wife Susan is a cousin to Janet Museveni and also acts as the Senga to Museveni daughters. 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, It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. He is the officer-in-charge (OC) of the accounts department at State House. They run others off the road in their monster SUVs with heavily armed escorts and sirens blazing. When I pulled a gun at a lady in a bar, it was not a corruption case, but I resigned. Select from premium Sam Kutesa of the highest quality. Nepotism at its best in UG." Odrek Rwabwogo: He marries Musevenis second daughter Patience. 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 . The independent That money would potentially otherwise be taxed in the owners home country, meaning governments are potentially missing out on billions in revenue. 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.

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