Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. Everything written by reporters is disappointing even the so called researchers cited are disappointing the Ill of Golooba. No long narratives. 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She is a cousin to Janet Museveni., Richard Kabonero. Instead, he is fronting hisdaughter, Shatsi Musherure Kutesaas his replacement for the position. She appealed to the Mawogola electorate to entrust her as their next representative in the national house. 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. so its really unfortunate as a country but nevertheless its the fiascol of the BCD dynasty. 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. Preaching to the congregation, the retired Bishop of North Ankole Diocese John Muhanguzi while addressing the congregation said that theres no one who is an expert in marriage experience. Him and the presidents son Muhoozi marry sisters (Ishta and Charlotte respectively), daughters of Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa. He thanked President Museveni for sparing his time to grace the occasion. 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. This may not be surprising because the Ugandan mission in Addis has of late become dogged with power struggles. In some cases, their untouchable status appears to depend on their closeness to Museveni but in others, it appears Museveni also cannot touch them. Do you realize that whenever "they" purportedly "defy" authority, it's about bringing back the "defied's" fellow kinsman. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. He was at the time financial controller of the NRA now renamed UPDF. 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. 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. 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. Last week, the Inspectorate of Government - the body charged with fighting corruption - said Mr Kutesa, Mr Nasasira and Mr Rukutana would be charged. 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. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. Later, Otafiire said he felt resigning was the right thing. 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. It is Africa's turn to make the ceremonial appointment, reports the BBC's UN correspondent Nick Bryant, and Mr Kutesa represented the continent's unanimous choice. These documents are a forgery," Mr Museveni said. They have that arrogance because the President is their godfather, he says. 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. Uganda's foreign minister has been elected president of the UN General Assembly, over protests against his country's treatment of gay people. Sam Kutesa has been a mainstay on Uganda's political scene for the last 40 years. Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho a.k.a Salim Saleh: He is President Musevenis younger brother. More than 9,000 people have signed a petition urging UN states to block him, and a . At one point he called MPs stupid for saying he should be recalled from his diplomatic posting. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has today Friday met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame in Kigali, Chimp Corps exclusively report. A list that includes some of the president's relatives and close friends would include, Sam Kuteesa, Salim Saleh, Odrek Rwabwogo (who is married to one of the president's daughters), Moses Byaruhanga (who is married to a relative of the first lady), Bob Kabonero (the proprietor of Kampala casino), Haji Habib Kagimu (a business man and close 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. 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. "The UN exists to find solutions through our combined efforts.". 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 has recently been stepping out of the shadow of her husband. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. As the children were growing, there followed the untimely demise of their mother Jennifer Kutesa. The trust held shares in the Seychelles Company Katonga Investments Ltd. Hon Kutesa created the trust, watched over its administration and was one of its beneficiaries. 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. When I pulled a gun at a lady in a bar, it was not a corruption case, but I resigned. 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. Former Vice-President Gilbert Bukenya was charged in July. 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. 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. Please stop following Western Press with fake news. That Addis communique, sources add, was instead copied to Idule Amoko, the deputy head of mission in Addis Ababa. 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. Speaking at the event, President Museveni urged the youth to embrace the institution of marriage by carefully selecting responsible, God fearing partners for stable homes. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. They are untouchable. He is also the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. 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. He is cousin to Janet Museveni. He is married with six children. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of corruption. Their case is due to come before an anti-corruption court on Thursday. Kutesa has owned Enhas, a ground-handling service at Ugandas Entebbe Airport, since the 1990s. He waselected MP for Mawogola Countyin 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. 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. She is in charge of the money and those who work in State House say she wields more clout than the State House comptroller Richard Muhinda. 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. God is in control. It has not always been this way. Bright Rwamirama: He is the State Minister for Agriculture in charge of Animal Husbandry, and also MP for Isingiro North. Some said if Rukutana had been a deputy attorney general in another country and behaved in that manner he would have been punished for it. 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UGANDA WAS BLESSED SINCE 1986 UPTO NOW AND NEXT TERMS, THE BEST PRESIDENT LIKE MUSEVENI IS FROM GOD. Matters crested when Rukutana told off the judge in no uncertain terms. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? He is currently the overall commander of the elite Presidential Guard Brigade. 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. [7], Kutesa attended Mbarara High School. [10], In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. His late wife Jennifer was a cousin to Janet Museveni. 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. 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. "We shall definitely take opportunity to plead our innocence and demonstrate that we are not guilty of the offences charged," the statement said, AFP reports. Such a brilliant and witty statement ! 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. 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. 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 ministers and the company strongly denied the allegation. 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. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005, following the death of James Wapakhabulo. 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. [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 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. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Uganda's foreign minister and was president of the United Nations General Assembly during its 2014-2015 session. They politically faced it. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. During the bush war these families faced too many problems. 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.. Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at, Presidents Museveni, Ramaphosa call for increase in trade between Uganda and South Africa, Rwenzori young people tipped off about youth-friendly services, MPs question Shs57 billion payment to US company, PROFILE: Interesting facts you didnt know about Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa. 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. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president. Mr Kutesa, a lawyer and MP, has been Ugandan minister of foreign affairs since January 2005. 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. 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. They are contemptuous of anyone who questions their authority. 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. 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. 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. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi [2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Sam Kutesa is married to Edith Kutesaand together they have four children, thatsCharlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa, and Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa. Muhoozi is the son of Museveni. 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. 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. Others simply dismiss compliance with the law, practices, and civil decorum because they hold too much sway in the workings of government. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. In 1974 until 1975, Kutesa served as the State Attorney Ministry of Justice. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. Jolly Sabune: She is a cousin to Janet and is the long serving managing director of the Cotton Development Authority. Kutesa served as an Attorney of Kutesa and Co Advocates from 1980-1994. 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. Alice Kaboyo. Ho intended these payments as bribes to influence Kutesa and Museveni to use their official power to steer business advantages to CEFC China. 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Read about our approach to external linking. Sam Kahamba Kutesa was named among worlds richest men sheltering huge amounts of cash in offshore tax havens. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanya, government officials, diplomatic dignitaries among other graced the occasion. 12 October 2011. 7 Comments. What Are the Requirements for Obtaining a DFCU Bank Salary Loan? Henry Tumukunde: Until recently, Tumukunde enjoyed all the trappings of the family rule. Sam Kutesa, 65, was Africa's unanimous pick for the largely ceremonial role at the UN headquarters in New York. 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 petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Obote Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. 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. Saleh is a retired bush war hero who still holds much influence in the military and security. 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. Ugandan Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa. Cover Story, In The Magazine, The News Today 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. 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. 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He abandoned his PhD in Bio-chemistry studies at a UK university to join the army. This explains why additional lists emerged in a desperate attempt to justify the earlier list. Natasha Museveni Karugire: She is President Musevenis eldest daughter and is currently a presidential assistant in charge of household at State House, Entebbe. The good Lord really sympathised with these families because he put them on the right side during the political turmoil, he said. March 25, 2009 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. I dont give a damn. Your email address will not be published. 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. Even top IGAD officials like Joseph Rwanshote [the program manager trade, industry, and tourism] remains stranded.. 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. 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. Lord have mercy on our motherland. Brig. 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. Albert Muganga: He is related to the presidents family through marriage. I thought you could avoid, not evade, taxes but I found it was not practical, and unnecessary, Kutesa told the Daily Monitor. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. But Ben, if that is the case (everything written by reporters is disappointing) why on earth do you read and respond to everything written by reporters? Hope Nyakairu: She is a cousin to Janet Museveni and is under-secretary for finance and administration at State House. So what is the solution? Namaganda filed a case of assault with the police. In the data Kutesa created the Obuyonza Discretionary Trust in the Seychelles in 2012. Asked about governments efforts to repatriate Ugandans stranded abroad, Mugoya told The Observer to wait for an official ministerial statement before parliament on May 26. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Rukutana refused to testify saying he wanted 30 days to prepare. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Anti-Corruption Court acquitted them in November 2012 after the prosecution case collapsed. She lived in the UK for long and there was no effort to return her here when she was sick. [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. "I have never held any private meeting with Hon Kutesa to ask him for any favours for my family," said Kavuya . Kutesa is also the elected Member of Parliament(MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. "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. In May 2016, Ho and CEFC China executives traveled to Kampala. Nepotism at its best in UG." In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. 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. 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. Controversy In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. Moses Byaruhanga: He is the all-powerful presidential assistant on political affairs. [16] He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014. DeSantis won't say he's running. "The mood was jovial," said a source, adding, "It's a big step forward in normalizing and I came out and said as a senior officer of the army, I dont know what I am doing, Otafiire said in 2008. 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