Sam Kutesa | |
|---|---|
 Kutesa in 2018 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 19 November 2015 – 3 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Oryem Okello |
| Succeeded by | Jeje Odongo |
| In office 13 January 2005 – 16 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Butime (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Henry Oryem Okello (acting) |
| President of the United Nations General Assembly | |
| In office 16 September 2014 – 16 September 2015 | |
| Preceded by | John William Ashe |
| Succeeded by | Mogens Lykketoft |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1949 Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Spouse | Jeniffer Nankunda (Deceased) |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Known for | Politics |
Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer[1] 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. 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.[3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District.[6] He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 2014–2015.[7]
- ^ "H.E. Mr. Sam Kahamba Kutesa". Africa Renewal. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ "Museveni family tree". 25 March 2009.
- ^ Newvision Archive (18 February 2009). "Full Cabinet List As At 18 February 2009". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ Uganda State House (27 May 2011). "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments & Dropped Ministers". Retrieved 25 February 2015 – via Facebook.
- ^ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list At 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Parliament of Uganda (2011). "Profile of Kutesa Kahamba Sam, Member of Parliament for Mawogola County, Ssembabule District". Parliament of Uganda. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "About the President". General Assembly of the United Nations. Retrieved 14 February 2021.