Nairobi, Kenya: Uganda’s President H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Kenyan counterpart, H.E. William Ruto Wednesday signed a new set of bilateral agreements aimed at deepening cooperation across key sectors, including tourism, agriculture, transport, and investment promotion.
The signing, which took place at State House, Nairobi, brings the total number of trade and cooperation agreements between Uganda and Kenya to 25, solidifying the historic and strategic partnership between the two East African neighbours.
According to a statement released by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU), the new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed include:
- Tourism Cooperation – to boost joint tourism initiatives and cross-border travel.
- Property Rights – focused on resilience building for local governments and empowerment of informal women and youth traders within the Busia Metro from 2025–2028.
- Fisheries and Aquaculture – outlining frameworks for joint development of aquatic resources.
- Agriculture and Animal Industry – to strengthen food security through improved production and livestock management.
- Transport Infrastructure – targeting integrated development of regional transport networks.
- Standards Bureau Cooperation – between the Kenya Bureau of Standards and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards.
- Investment Promotion – aimed at technological exchange and boosting intra-regional investment.
Speaking during a joint press conference, President Museveni called on African nations to fully exploit their natural and human capital, invoking a biblical warning about neglecting duties: “They left undone what they ought to have done and did what they ought not to have done.” He emphasized that the foundation of any economy lies in producing goods and services, particularly in agriculture and industry.
“The more goods and services you produce, the wealthier you become. But a central question remains: who buys what you produce?” Museveni posed, urging African leaders to focus economic dialogue on expanding markets and consumer access.
President Ruto echoed similar sentiments, calling the meeting a reaffirmation of the two nations’ commitment to regional integration. “Our deliberations covered a wide spectrum of bilateral, regional, and continental priorities. We reaffirmed our united stance on infrastructure, energy, security, and economic integration,” he stated.
Ruto described Uganda and Kenya’s ties as rooted in “common ideals, mutual respect, and a shared ambition for regional stability.”
The signing marks a pivotal moment in the region’s economic trajectory, with both leaders positioning East Africa as a rising hub for trade, production, and investment.
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