The cotton sector has crumbled under her watch. As Foreign Minister, Mr Kutesa has played a key role in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in regional peace processes in theSudan and South Sudan, and stabilization efforts in Somalia. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. I told Appleby to close it many years ago., He said he had registered a company in Uganda and is paying taxes. Kutesa was Corporate Secretary National Textiles Board from 1977-1979. 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. 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. Sam Kutesa, 65, was Africa's unanimous pick for the largely ceremonial role at the UN headquarters in New York. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. That Addis communique, sources add, was instead copied to Idule Amoko, the deputy head of mission in Addis Ababa. Read about our approach to external linking. [3][4][5] He was also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mawogola County in Sembabule District. He is married with six children. [6], He is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement political party. What's he waiting for? Later, Otafiire said he felt resigning was the right thing. 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Uganda's Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa has today Friday met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame in Kigali, Chimp Corps exclusively report. Kutesa is married to Edith Gasana and the couple has four children who include Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa. [7], Kutesa attended Mbarara High School. We the other people were happy until you the other people decided that you are not happy. Dr Joseph Ekwau: The son of Musevenis sister, Dr Violet Kajubiri, is a presidential advisor on veterinary issues. Rukutana was also one of three ministers accused of swindling Shs14 billion CHOGM money. Your email address will not be published. He recently won exclusive rights to import dry cell Tiger batteries from China, in effect throwing out any other importer in Uganda. He was first elected MP for Mawogola County in 2001 and then re-elected in three consecutive general elections. "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. At the time of his election, he was serving as Uganda's Minister for . The petition, which got over 15,000 signatures on change.org, was written by a Ugandan, Milton Obote Allimadi, editor of Black Star News. He is a brother to Albert Muganga, Amelia Kyambaddes cousin, and also husband to Sam Kutesas daughter Ishta. He thanked President Museveni for sparing his time to grace the occasion. And then as a Legal Secretary Uganda Advisory Board of Trade. 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. This explains why additional lists emerged in a desperate attempt to justify the earlier list. 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Sam Kutesa is married to Edith Kutesa and together they have four children, that's Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa, Elizabeth Kutesa, Inga Kutesa, and Ishta Asiimwe Kutesa. Everything written by reporters is disappointing even the so called researchers cited are disappointing the Ill of Golooba. Before departing, Ho ensured that $500,000 was wired to the account provided by Kutesa. What Are the Requirements for Obtaining a DFCU Bank Salary Loan? 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? 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. In 1988 Otafiire resigned as minister of Internal Affairs after he pointed a gun at a woman during an argument in a bar. No long narratives. At the time of his election, he was serving as Uganda's . Rukutana refused to testify saying he wanted 30 days to prepare. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kahamba Kutesa is under fire for authorising three people to fly into the country from abroad in contravention to the presidential directive that ordered closure of all airports and borders into the country. Kutesa served as an Attorney of Kutesa and Co Advocates from 1980-1994. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. Some use the we fought refrain. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. The minister [Kutesa] will update parliament accordingly and I cannot say much right now.. Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa is accused of abuse of office. The ministers and the company strongly denied the allegation. Former Vice-President Gilbert Bukenya was charged in July. Even top IGAD officials like Joseph Rwanshote [the program manager trade, industry, and tourism] remains stranded.. Your email address will not be published. CONFIRMED: Sam Kutesa and family owns Entebbe Airport. The only other East African to have held the position is Ahmed Salim Ahmed who was elected in 1979. 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. Offshore tax havens typically offer low or zero tax rates to non-residents who keep money there. He takes over from John William Ashe from Antigua and Barbuda. 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. 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. 7 Comments. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanya, government officials, diplomatic dignitaries among other graced the occasion. He has a Bachelor of Laws degree from Makerere University,[8] back when the institution was part of the University of East Africa. 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 The Karugire team was paid Shs2.5 billion. Byaruhanga is not a mere presidential assistant but a king maker in this regime. Namaganda filed a case of assault with the police. Just continue to CONDEMN them. Sam Kutesa has been a mainstay on Uganda's political scene for the last 40 years. 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. He highlightedKutesas support of the Ugandananti-gay billand 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. He denies that he benefited from a $3.9m deal to supply cars used to transport dozens of heads of state during the summit. There came a time when God got rid of reign of king Saul. Odrek Rwabwogo: He marries Musevenis second daughter Patience. 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. Kawempe North MP Abdulatif Sebaggala says the untouchables behave the way they do because the President is their chief enabler. Muhwezi publicly fell out with Museveni over the GAVI and Global Funds money. 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. The bridegroom Isaac is a son to Hon. He also has a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Centre in Kampala. 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 other ministers were Sam Kutesa and John Nasasira. 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. SAM K. KUTESA MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE SIXTY-NINTH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY New York, June 11, 2014 Mr. President Secretary-General Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen, 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. "The scale and reach of most of the challenges we face, coupled with the limited capacity of many of those worst affected, requires that we address them collectively," he said. Deputy Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana hit headlines over a spat when he appeared before the commission in February. I thought you could avoid, not evade, taxes but I found it was not practical, and unnecessary, Kutesa told the Daily Monitor. Now Trending: . Opondo also issued a statement on May 15 defending the ministers actions. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. The President cautioned young people especially the youths to value marriage and be careful and serious while choosing partners. 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. Tolerance and forgiveness are the keys to a successful marriage. He was at the time financial controller of the NRA now renamed UPDF. For Mr Kutesa personally, the acquisition of the airport ground-handling business by his company ENHAS in the late 1990s was an early indicator of how lucrative his status as the President's. Kutesa was then officially elected by the UNGA on 11 June 2014 preceded by John William Ashe and served until 2015. When required to appear before parliament or judges, they disregard rules of procedure. Between 1994 and 1995, he served as a delegate to the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution. "That's their decision because what we want is the truth," he told a news conference. An Associated Press story that reported it on November 02, 1988 said President Museveni accepted Otafiires resignation because the National Resistance Movement government will not tolerate any indiscipline displayed by anybody regardless of his position, such as shown by Otafiire.. According to court documents obtained by the grapevine, the bribery scheme was hatched in the halls of the United Nations in New York. IAN KATUSIIME Tradues em contexto de "general devastation" en ingls-portugus da Reverso Context : However, yearly warfare often did not constitute general devastation but took on an almost ritual character, with established 'rules' and norms. Kyaligonza sparked public condemnation first when he was in January this year caught on camera assaulting a police officer, Sgt. In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. 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. Interviewed for a comment yesterday, Ambassador Mugoya said; Let my sister rest in peace. In 1974 until 1975, Kutesa served as the State Attorney Ministry of Justice. 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. Their case is due to come before an anti-corruption court on Thursday. 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. 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. He was the President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 69th session in 2014 to 2015. The money for Katongo was to come from Enhas Uganda Ltd, another Kutesa entity, Applebys notes state. Incidentally, Mugoyas sister, Sarah, a diabetic, died of Covid-19-related complications in April while in the UK and this source claims the permanent secretary had earlier tried to get his ailing sister Sarah back home but failed. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. He served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbarara North Constituency from 1980 to 1985 and as Attorney General from 1985 to 1986. I came out and said as a senior officer of the army, I dont know what I am doing, Otafiire said in 2008. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The contract was cancelled after protests from big oil companies like Shell, Caltex and TOTAL. Find Sam Kutesa stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Several commentators poured out their anger with many questioning the criteria used in selecting who should be allowed to return in the country. 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. Do you have a story in your community or an opinion to share with us: Email us at editorial@watchdoguganda.com A State House source says the president summoned Kutesa and held meetings on May 16 in which he berated the minister for undermining his directives. 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. Uganda is owned and run by museveni and his extended family. 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 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. He further thanked God for protecting their families. His star is rising fast. I dont give a damn. Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa is accused of abuse of office. Born on February 1, 1949, Kutesa attended Mbarara High School for his secondary eduction before joining Makerere University where he obtained a Bachelors Degree of Law. 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. President Yoweri Museveni appointed Sam Kutesa as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2005,[9] following the death of James Wapakhabulo. He highlighted Kutesas support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. 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. Sabiiti is said to belong to the young generation of educated professionals who joined the army because of the Muhoozi influence. 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. 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. They run others off the road in their monster SUVs with heavily armed escorts and sirens blazing. She was implicated in the UN Congo Report by the panel of experts investigating the plunder of DR Congo resources. Lt. Col. Muhoozi Keinerugaba: He is the presidents eldest son and is currently the commander of Special Forces under the Presidential Guard Brigade. 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 two have since reconciled. I still believe in traditional marriages and careful selection of a partner for marriage. 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. In February, Uganda passed a law punishing gay sex with life in prison. Let her tell the president, she can even report me to God, Rukutana told journalists as he left the venue of the inquiry. Sam Kahamba Kutesa (born 1 February 1949) is a Ugandan politician, businessman and lawyer [1] involved in several corruption cases. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. ARTICLES 2008-2015, In The Magazine, NEWS ANALYSIS From Kings College Buddo,Kutesa was admitted to Makerere University graduatingwith a Bachelor of Laws Degree, back then when the institution was part ofthe University of East Africa. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice from Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. Hope Nyakairu: She is a cousin to Janet Museveni and is under-secretary for finance and administration at State House. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. 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. He highlighted Kutesa's support of the Ugandan anti-gay bill and allegations of corruption. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. An official from the Ugandan mission in Addis blames intrigue within the embassy for the leaked letter. The father of the bridegroom, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde: She is the Principle Private Secretary (PPS) to the president. 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. Amoko is the husband of Supreme court justice Stella Arach Amoko. "The UN exists to find solutions through our combined efforts.". 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. God in controlGod selects leads himself..thre4 leadership comes from God. From 1973 to 2001, Kutesa was in private law practice. They are cited in cases of corruption, land grabbing, street brawls, and abuse of office. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. Ingah Kutesa. 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 was officially elected by the UNGA on 11, June 2014. Brig. She lived in the UK for long and there was no effort to return her here when she was sick. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sorry got the names mixed up. His candidature was endorsed unanimously during the 17th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Algiers, Algeria in May 2013. 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. Mukono Chief Magistrates Court issued criminal summons for Kyaligonza but he has never showed up. 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. The team, sources say, pleaded with President Museveni to give his nod of approval for the repatriation of their family members and friends into the country. 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. From 2011 to 2014, he chaired the ICGLRs Regional Inter-Ministerial Committee which deals with challenges such as consolidating peace and stability in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), promoting transparency in the exploitation and sale of natural resources, and countering sexual and gender-based violence. Brig. He is a legal aide to President Museveni. 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. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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. Tags Museveni Museveni govt's Family Tree, That is how this Uganda is but there is time of everything. [10], In 2011, Kutesa was accused in a parliamentary investigation of receiving bribes as kickbacks from Irish oil firm Tullow Oil. I dont have anything to hide.. His late wife Jennifer was a cousin to Janet Museveni. She has recently been stepping out of the shadow of her husband. SOME UGANDANS DONT KNOW WHY PRESIDENT MUSEVENI IS STILL LEADING US, Muhoozi is the son of Museveni. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is a Ugandan politician, lawyer and a successful businessman. He was Minister of State for Investment from 2001 to 2005. By the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Kutesa Muhoozi[2]with Muhoozihe is part of the inner circle of president Museveni. 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. 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. 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. It was a first-come, first-serve and those who presented their details first were granted seats on the plane, says the official. Experts estimate that around $10 trillion (7.6 trillion Euros) is held offshore around the world. 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. 2023 BBC. He is into real estate and handles many government contracts. Uganda deputy foreign minister Okello Oryem told US media that opponents of Mr Kutesa's nomination ignore his "success stories" in the region. 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. Sam Kahamba Kutesa is Ugandas current Minister of Foreign Affairs, a position he has held since January 13 2005. These were Barbara, his wife, daughter Blanche Kibaju and Tiba Byabashaija, a grandson. It has not always been this way. He also holds a Diploma in Legal Practice, obtained from the Law Development Centre (LDC) in Kampala. He is married to Janet Musevenis cousin. Despite condemnation Kyaligonza was unapologetic. It is alleged that Kutesa, while still President of UN General Assembly was among the beneficiaries of the bribe. Kutesas authorization letter was to go through specific trusted hands to ensure extreme secrecy in the handling of the matter. Ho intended these payments as bribes to influence Kutesa and Museveni to use their official power to steer business advantages to CEFC China. 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. He is the member of the ruling National Resistance Party (NRM) and known for politics. 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. 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. Consecutive General elections in a desperate attempt to justify the earlier list USD500,000 ( approximately Shs1.8 )... 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