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. 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. 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. 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. The meeting, which officials from both countries described as "cordial", was held at the president's office, Urugwiro Village. Read about our approach to external linking. According to court documents obtained by the grapevine, the bribery scheme was hatched in the halls of the United Nations in New York. Will opening doors for males in midwifery improve performance? Their case is due to come before an anti-corruption court on Thursday. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. He also was awarded the 2007 CHOGM communication and publicity contract which he handled with Saatchi & Saatchi company. His wife Patience runs a high class Pentecostal church called Covenant of Apostles of God, at their Buziga home in Kampala. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. Kutesas wife once worked for Yan and phone taps suggest Yan and Ho were working together to exert corrupt influence inside the UN. Namaganda filed a case of assault with the police. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. 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. 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. [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. 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. An internal Appleby document from 2015 reported that the companys intended activities were consultancy, investments, trading and airport services in Uganda.. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from the Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. 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Your email address will not be published. Jimmy Karugaba: He is husband to the presidents sister Miriam Karugaba (therefore Musevenis brother-in-law). His late wife Jennifer was a cousin to Janet Museveni. So what is the solution? 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. 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. He said the UNGA should focus on reducing poverty, fighting climate change and advancing gender equality. Many are either in cabinet, in the army as generals, and occupy cushy vague but powerful positions in Musevenis state machinery. He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11, June 2014. The President cautioned young people especially the youths to value marriage and be careful and serious while choosing partners. In a May 13, 2020 letter, Kutesa wrote to the Manager of . 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. Can you list the top facts and stats about Sam Kutesa? [18] The petition which garnered over 15,000 signatures on Change.org was written by Ugandan Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. Janet Kataha Museveni: She is the presidents wife, MP for Ruhaama County and also Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs. 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. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer involved in several corruption cases. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. He is a brother to Albert Muganga, Amelia Kyambaddes cousin, and also husband to Sam Kutesas daughter Ishta. No long narratives. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. Albert Muganga: He is related to the presidents family through marriage. 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. 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. 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. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. 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. 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. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2] with Muhoozi he is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. Last week, the Inspectorate of Government - the body charged with fighting corruption - said Mr Kutesa, Mr Nasasira and Mr Rukutana would be charged. 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][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. But others said the Land Commission was high handed on the minister and deserved what they got. It has not always been this way. LIES in everything. 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. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. 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. An official from the Ugandan mission in Addis blames intrigue within the embassy for the leaked letter. That Addis communique, sources add, was instead copied to Idule Amoko, the deputy head of mission in Addis Ababa. UGANDA WAS BLESSED SINCE 1986 UPTO NOW AND NEXT TERMS, THE BEST PRESIDENT LIKE MUSEVENI IS FROM GOD. A petition asked United States Secretary of StateJohn Kerry to revoke Kutesas visaand thereby keep him from assuming the role of president of the UNGA. Time for being in power and time for out, its only GOD who permanent. Uganda's foreign minister has been elected president of the UN General Assembly, over protests against his country's treatment of gay people. 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 condemnation Kyaligonza was unapologetic. An elected Member of Parliament for more than three decades, Mr Kutesa was a member of Ugandas Constituent Assembly and Chairman of that bodys Political Systems Committee, during which time he contributed to drafting a new Constitution for the country, adopted in 1995. Select from premium Sam Kutesa of the highest quality. DeSantis won't say he's running. Bob has many businesses in the country. 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. God in controlGod selects leads himself..thre4 leadership comes from God. He also thanked Isaac, the bridegroom for perseverance and reaching this stage of marriage in life. Ingah Kutesa. 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 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. Kutesa was then officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014 preceded by John William Ashe and served until 2015. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. 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. Interviewed for a comment yesterday, Ambassador Mugoya said; Let my sister rest in peace. There is time for everything. They are contemptuous of anyone who questions their authority. Sabiiti is said to belong to the young generation of educated professionals who joined the army because of the Muhoozi influence. 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. During the bush war these families faced too many problems. 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