[10], In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. They are untouchable. The Commission objected saying his plea was not commensurate with the commissions terms of reference, which is time bound. "The mood was jovial," said a source, adding, "It's a big step forward in normalizing and Kutesa was listed with some of the biggest names to emerge so far include the Queen, Facebook and Donald Trumps cabinet members and advisers. Cover Story, In The Magazine, The News Today He was elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. According to the Sydney Herald, while the GSF was engaged in some altruistic work, evidence gathered by the FBI suggests, Yans appointment of Ashe as a GSF adviser was to enable Yan to pay him a monthly bribe of $20.000, supplemented by larger kickbacks. The bridegroom Isaac is a son to Hon. Former Vice-President Gilbert Bukenya was charged in July. 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. Just continue to CONDEMN them. She was implicated in the UN Congo Report by the panel of experts investigating the plunder of DR Congo resources. His late wife Jennifer was a cousin to Janet Museveni. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. 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. God is in control. It has not always been this way. Kutesas authorization letter was to go through specific trusted hands to ensure extreme secrecy in the handling of the matter. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. 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. There came a time when God got rid of reign of king Saul. No long narratives. He is cousin to Janet Museveni. Natasha Museveni Karugire: She is President Musevenis eldest daughter and is currently a presidential assistant in charge of household at State House, Entebbe. IAN KATUSIIME Moses Byaruhanga: He is the all-powerful presidential assistant on political affairs. 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. UN Photo/Mark Garten. 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 He waselected MP for Mawogola Countyin 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. 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. 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. The Anti-Corruption Court acquitted them in November 2012 after the prosecution case collapsed. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 2014 to 2015. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. 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. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. CONFIRMED: Sam Kutesa and family owns Entebbe Airport. He is the officer-in-charge (OC) of the accounts department at State House. He has his eyes on it again, come 2011. These documents are a forgery," Mr Museveni said. 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. He is now a senior presidential advisor on defence. So what is the solution? That money would potentially otherwise be taxed in the owners home country, meaning governments are potentially missing out on billions in revenue. 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? Will opening doors for males in midwifery improve performance? However, he seems to be currently out of favour with the first family; he holds no public job. The good Lord really sympathised with these families because he put them on the right side during the political turmoil, he said. 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. Born on February 1, 1949, Kutesa attended Mbarara High School for his secondary education before joining Makerere University where he obtained a Bachelors Degree of Law. The money for Katongo was to come from Enhas Uganda Ltd, another Kutesa entity, Applebys notes state. Muhwezi publicly fell out with Museveni over the GAVI and Global Funds money. 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. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005,[9] following the death of James Wapakhabulo. 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. As Africa was due to hold the presidency of the sixty-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the African Union Executive Council unanimously chose him to be their candidate after the withdrawal of Cameroonian Foreign Minister Pierre Moukoko Mbonjo. He abandoned his PhD in Bio-chemistry studies at a UK university to join the army. 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. He was his countrys Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. He recently won exclusive rights to import dry cell Tiger batteries from China, in effect throwing out any other importer in Uganda. "I have never held any private meeting with Hon Kutesa to ask him for any favours for my family," said Kavuya . [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. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. Don Nyakairu: He is the corporation secretary of Uganda Telecoms Ltd and marries Janet Musevenis cousin Hope Nyakairu who is the under-secretary for finance and administration at State House. They have that arrogance because the President is their godfather, he says. Please stop following Western Press with fake news. 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. The meeting, which officials from both countries described as "cordial", was held at the president's office, Urugwiro Village. Mr Kutesa, previously a junior investment minister, was also said to have been ousted from that position over charges he abused the office. She lived in the UK for long and there was no effort to return her here when she was sick. 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. Kutesa has owned Enhas, a ground-handling service at Ugandas Entebbe Airport, since the 1990s. Instead, he is fronting hisdaughter, Shatsi Musherure Kutesaas his replacement for the position. Rukutana was also one of three ministers accused of swindling Shs14 billion CHOGM money. Tags Museveni Museveni govt's Family Tree, That is how this Uganda is but there is time of everything. [7], Kutesa attended Mbarara High School. Museveni & Sam Kutesa will still be arrested, don't joke with America, they are slow but sure - Fred#thebuzzug #ugandalatestnews #latestnews #trendingnewsuga. 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. At the regional and sub-regional levels, Mr Kutesa has hosted top-level gatherings of organizations such as the East African Community (EAC), The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and two other officials have resigned after being accused of corruption. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2]with Muhoozihe is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Your email address will not be published. He denies that he benefited from a $3.9m deal to supply cars used to transport dozens of heads of state during the summit. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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. 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. When I pulled a gun at a lady in a bar, it was not a corruption case, but I resigned. [6] He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 20142015.[7]. Some use the we fought refrain. We the other people were happy until you the other people decided that you are not happy. Many are either in cabinet, in the army as generals, and occupy cushy vague but powerful positions in Musevenis state machinery. 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. Several commentators poured out their anger with many questioning the criteria used in selecting who should be allowed to return in the country. In 1975 until 1977 Kutesa served as a Company Secretary Lonrho East Africa Ltd, Nairobi. 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. 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. Janet Kataha Museveni: She is the presidents wife, MP for Ruhaama County and also Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs. 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. 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. 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