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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. He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11, June 2014. 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. Nepotism at its best in UG." 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. 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In this issue, we publish a bigger list of relatives and in-laws around the president or in high government positions. 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. He is married to Stella Tumukunde, a cousin to Janet Museveni. Required fields are marked *. 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. In some cases, their untouchable status appears to depend on their closeness to Museveni but in others, it appears Museveni also cannot touch them. Henry Tumukunde: Until recently, Tumukunde enjoyed all the trappings of the family rule. Now Trending: . He was first elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and then re-elected in three consecutive general elections. 7 Comments. [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. Him and the presidents son Muhoozi marry sisters (Ishta and Charlotte respectively), daughters of Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa. 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. She is a cousin to Janet Museveni., Richard Kabonero. 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. 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. Hope Nyakairu: She is a cousin to Janet Museveni and is under-secretary for finance and administration at State House. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. UGANDA WAS BLESSED SINCE 1986 UPTO NOW AND NEXT TERMS, THE BEST PRESIDENT LIKE MUSEVENI IS FROM GOD. Moses Byaruhanga: He is the all-powerful presidential assistant on political affairs. 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. He is in import/export business and in 2008 his company Kenlloyds Logistics was awarded exclusive rights to manage the countrys oil reserves in Jinja. Susan Muhwezi: Not only is she wife to the powerful and rich Maj. Gen. Muhwezi, she is the presidential assistant on the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA), a programme of the US government to encourage African countries to access the American markets. He was named in Paradise Papers a global investigation that reveals the offshore activities of some of the worlds most powerful people, Multinational companies, wealthy individuals, heads of state, politicians and sports stars from around the world. He is the member of the ruling National Resistance Party (NRM) and known for politics. The cotton sector has crumbled under her watch. FORGERY FOR WEALTH AND POWER BY KIRUMIRA'S FAMILY PART 4, REMA'S SECRET LOVE AFFAIRS WITH KIRUMIRA, HAMZA IS A CONDUIT FOR BCD DRUG CARTEL AND MEDICAL EQU. Col. Kateera: A cousin of Janet Museveni, he is currently second in command at the Gulu-based 4th Division. The independent Many are either in cabinet, in the army as generals, and occupy cushy vague but powerful positions in Musevenis state machinery. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. 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. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president until 2015. 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. Kutesa also served in the United Nations General Assembly. Your email address will not be published. Matters crested when Rukutana told off the judge in no uncertain terms. Kutesa was Corporate Secretary National Textiles Board from 1977-1979. Mr Kutesa, a lawyer and MP, has been Ugandan minister of foreign affairs since January 2005. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. Everything written by reporters is disappointing even the so called researchers cited are disappointing the Ill of Golooba. At the time of his election, he was serving as Ugandas Minister for Foreign Affairs, a post he held since 2005. Hours later, Kutesa is said to have provided Ofwono Opondo, the government spokesperson, with a fresh list including 10 more returnees. Okyokola otya ? She is virtually inaccessible by the public, brooches no media interviews and has no apologies for that. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. Salim, a former Prime Minister of the United Republic of Organization of Africa Unity from 1989 to 2001. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. 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? Tolerance and forgiveness are the keys to a successful marriage. He was shocked like everyone when the letter surfaced because it [letter] did not reach his desk, a source said. He was his countrys Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Your email address will not be published. Namaganda filed a case of assault with the police. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Dr Joseph Ekwau: The son of Musevenis sister, Dr Violet Kajubiri, is a presidential advisor on veterinary issues. Corroborating accounts from different sources at the ministry of Foreign Affairs and State House suggest that in the first week of May, Kutesa led a team of top businessmen and powerbrokers within NRM to State House where they tabled a list of their loved ones who needed to return home. New details emerge #thebuzzug #latestnews #ugandalatestnews #trendingnewsuganda #museveni It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. 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. 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. He is also the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. 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. She wields a lot of influence among NRM MPs in Parliament. Muhwezi publicly fell out with Museveni over the GAVI and Global Funds money. UN Photo/Mark Garten. The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on Change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. [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. Kutesa allegedly received USD500,000 (approximately Shs1.8 billion) which was paid via wires transmitted through New York to account designated by the Minister. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General 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. He abandoned his PhD in Bio-chemistry studies at a UK university to join the army. 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. 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. 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). Museveni & Sam Kutesa will still be arrested, don't joke with America, they are slow but sure - Fred#thebuzzug #ugandalatestnews #latestnews #trendingnewsuga. She was implicated in the UN Congo Report by the panel of experts investigating the plunder of DR Congo resources. 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Amelia Kyambadde: She is the Principle Private Secretary (PPS) to the president. [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. 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. She has recently been stepping out of the shadow of her husband. In spite of protests and the petition, Kutesa became the president. Tags Bamugemereire Gen. Tumwine Golooba-Mutebi Ian Katusiime Kyaligonza Luttamaguzi Mafabi Museveni Otafiire Rukutana Sam Kutesa Uganda UNCC updf. Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has today Friday met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame in Kigali, Chimp Corps exclusively report. Hon Sam Kahamba Kutesa is the 11th African to head the UNGA. He is into real estate and handles many government contracts. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. New study finds immune system drug promising in treating alcohol use disorder, Iran blames U.S. wrong policy for nuke talks impasse, LIVE: NSSF probe chair presents final report in parliament, Sudanese leader willing to strengthen cooperation with South Sudan, Mexican president accuses U.S. of meddling in internal affairs, How Africa can pilot a new air route to prosperity, UNHCR appeals for 137 mln USD to help refugees in Horn of Africa, Family Rule In Uganda: How The Museveni Clan Runs Government, Plan to eliminate mercury from skin lightening products, Ugandan-born Rose Mary Adikin stars on Chinese Tik Tok, I have been judged unfairly, says sacked NSSF MD. 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. He waselected MP for Mawogola Countyin 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. 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. It was a first-come, first-serve and those who presented their details first were granted seats on the plane, says the official. 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. 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. Ugandan Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa. Sam Kutesa, 65, was Africa's unanimous pick for the largely ceremonial role at the UN headquarters in New York. Kamurasi is the elder brother of former Internal Affairs Minister, the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima. 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. She is into real estate and a host of other businesses. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He further thanked God for protecting their families. [16] He was officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014. Rwamirama is a cousin to Museveni and although the two had bitter disagreements especially after Museveni ordered his arrest in the early 90s on allegations of causing financial loss to the army, they are still close. 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. Uganda also served its two-year term on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member, in 2009 and 2010. 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. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer[1] involved in several corruption cases. 2023 BBC. 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. The money for Katongo was to come from Enhas Uganda Ltd, another Kutesa entity, Applebys notes state. Natasha Museveni Karugire: She is President Musevenis eldest daughter and is currently a presidential assistant in charge of household at State House, Entebbe. Sorry got the names mixed up. so its really unfortunate as a country but nevertheless its the fiascol of the BCD dynasty. Tags Museveni Museveni govt's Family Tree, That is how this Uganda is but there is time of everything. An internal Appleby document from 2015 reported that the companys intended activities were consultancy, investments, trading and airport services in Uganda.. 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. He takes over from John William Ashe from Antigua and Barbuda. Even top IGAD officials like Joseph Rwanshote [the program manager trade, industry, and tourism] remains stranded.. Despite condemnation Kyaligonza was unapologetic. I still believe in traditional marriages and careful selection of a partner for marriage. When I pulled a gun at a lady in a bar, it was not a corruption case, but I resigned. Ben Kavuya. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. DeSantis won't say he's running. Kateera once served in the lucrative finance department of the army. Sam Kutesa, thanked the congregation for turning up to witness their children wedding vows saying its a blessing to the family. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. 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. Former Vice-President Gilbert Bukenya was charged in July. 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. 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. PresidentYoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairsin 2005, following thedeath ofJames Wapakhabulo. They are cited in cases of corruption, land grabbing, street brawls, and abuse of office. He ordered both private investigators and police to look into the claims. As the children were growing, there followed the untimely demise of their mother Jennifer Kutesa. 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. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. DeSantis won't say he's running. 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. 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. In a joint statement, they denied the charges and said they were stepping aside to clear their names in court, the AFP news agency reports. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Uganda's foreign minister and was president of the United Nations General Assembly during its 2014-2015 session. Odrek Rwabwogo: He marries Musevenis second daughter Patience. They run others off the road in their monster SUVs with heavily armed escorts and sirens blazing. 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. 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. 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. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005, following the death of James Wapakhabulo. Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. 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He is married with six children. [3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District.

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