Museveni

2024 - 5 - 16

Inside the Ruto-Museveni Bromance: Oil Pipeline Extension and African Unity

African Unity - Bilateral Relations - East Africa - Kenya - Trade Agreements - Uganda - William Ruto - Yoweri Museveni

Discover the latest on Museveni's visit to Kenya, including an oil pipeline extension agreement and a unique bedroom analogy for African unity. Find out more here!

Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto's bromance took center stage during Museveni's state visit to Kenya. The two leaders discussed joint efforts to extend the oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, aiming to streamline petroleum imports for Uganda. Museveni emphasized that Africa's challenges are not accidental, advocating for unity to overcome them. In a unique twist, Museveni compared Africa to a house divided into many rooms, stressing the importance of solidarity.

Trade facilitation and security were top priorities during the meeting, focusing on removing barriers for cross-border cooperation. Ruto praised the strong relations between Uganda and Kenya, highlighting the ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral ties. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to smooth trade relations, aiming to eliminate hindrances such as tariffs and levies.

As Museveni and Ruto pledged to strengthen ties, they sealed the deal on the oil pipeline extension, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation. Museveni's visit not only bolstered diplomatic relations but also underscored the shared commitment to economic collaboration and mutual growth.

In a thought-provoking gesture, Museveni's analogy of Africa as a divided house resonated with calls for unity and collective action. The oil pipeline project stands as a tangible symbol of the symbiotic relationship between Uganda and Kenya, signaling a promising future of partnership and shared prosperity.

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Key Points in Ruto-Museveni Bromance, Shilling to Perform Poorly (Kenyans.co.ke)

In this Newsletter, we are covering Yoweri Museveni's first address alongside Ruto during his State Visit and the agreement they entered.

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Africa's challenges are not accidental – Museveni (The Star, Kenya)

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni now says that the challenges Africa is experiencing are not accidental. Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, Museveni said this ...

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Museveni State visit: What was discussed (The Standard)

Kenya and Uganda have agreed to jointly extend the oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, a move that will see Uganda directly import refined petroleum ...

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NTV Kenya: Museveni begins two-day State visit to Kenya (NTV Kenya)

Trade facilitation through the removal of non-tariff barriers, cross-border [re]affirmation and security topped the agenda of the second JPC. The meeting ...

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President Museveni shares unique bedroom analogy during state ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

President Yoweri Museveni compared Africa to a house divided into many rooms, highlighting the need for African unity; He used a metaphor to underline the ...

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President Ruto hails Uganda-Kenya relations in meeting with ... (People Daily)

President William Ruto hailed the relations between Uganda and Kenya during a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House.

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Museveni visits Kenya to strengthen bilateral ties (NTV Uganda)

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has started a state visit to Kenya at the invitation of President William Ruto. Museveni's visit, according to State House, ...

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Nairobi meeting: Here is what Museveni and Ruto agreed on (New Vision)

"We have agreed on making sure that trade between our two countries [Uganda and Kenya] is unimpeded either by tariff or non-tariff barriers or levies that ...

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Museveni rekindles love with Kenya on State visit (Daily Monitor)

The two countries are reeling from a standoff over importation of petroleum products as well as trade wars.

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Museveni in Kenya: 'We must fulfill historical mission of EAC' (New Vision)

"We have agreed on making sure that trade between our two countries [Uganda and Kenya] is unimpeded either by tariff or non-tariff barriers or levies that ...

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[PHOTOS] Raila, Murkomen see off Museveni after State visit (The Star, Kenya)

Azimio la Umoja Coalition boss Raila Odinga was among the leaders who bid farewell to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Raila was there alongside Roads and ...

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Murkomen reveals details of talks with Raila as they bid Museveni ... (People Daily)

Kipchumba Murkomen, has disclosed details of his recent discussion with Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

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KENYA, UGANDA SIGN AGREEMENTS TO STRENGTHEN TIES (Kenya)

President William Ruto said the agreement will enable Uganda to import refined petroleum commodities directly from the producer countries. Speaking when he ...

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Museveni back to Uganda after 3-day State visit to Kenya (The Star, Kenya)

"During the visit, President William Ruto and President Museveni discussed and signed several bilateral agreements, including Trade and Transport infrastructure ...

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Museveni in Kenya: 'We must fulfill historical mission of EAC' (New Vision)

"We have agreed on making sure that trade between our two countries [Uganda and Kenya] is unimpeded either by tariff or non-tariff barriers or levies that ...

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Details of Raila, Museveni talks in Nairobi (The Star, Kenya)

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga after his successful three day state visit on May 17, 2024.

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Museveni assures Raila as race for AU top job hots up (People Daily)

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has assured ODM leader Raila Odinga of his support in the bid to clinch the chairmanship of AUC.

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Raila Reveals Details of His Discussion With Museveni (Nairobi Leo)

Raila Odinga and CS Kipchumba Murkomen saw off President Yoweri Museveni after his 3-day state visit.

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Museveni Proposes Collapse of EAC States to Form One Government (Kenyans.co.ke)

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has reignited the longstanding discussion on the unification of East African states into a federation, asserting the ...

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'Swahili is a gold coin': Museveni says East Africa not like EU which ... (Citizen Digital)

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday challenged East Africans to utilise the shared Swahili language for economic prosperity.

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President Museveni returns to Uganda after Kenya state visit (New Vision)

At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport-Nairobi, President Museveni was seen off by Rt. Hon Raila Odinga and other senior Kenyan government officials.

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President Museveni hails nurses for saving Ugandans (Daily Monitor)

The president also used the same platform to ask Rukungiri people to embrace government programs that aim at fighting poverty at household levels.

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