Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Uganda, highlighting shared history, deep economic ties and a common Pan-African vision during the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni.
Kindiki, who represented President William Ruto at the swearing-in ceremony held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Entebbe, said Kenya places a high value on its relationship with Uganda, describing it as central to regional stability and prosperity within the East African Community (EAC).
“Kenya values its partnership with Uganda, rooted in decades of shared history, socio-economic interdependence, people-to-people ties and our nations’ shared commitment to championing Pan-Africanism,” Kindiki said.
He added that the two countries have a responsibility to deepen cooperation for the benefit of their citizens.
“Kenya looks forward to deepening its collaboration with Uganda and strengthening the enduring friendship and good neighbourliness for the mutual benefit and prosperity of our people,” he said.
Kindiki also commended Uganda’s role in advancing regional development, particularly in boosting cross-border trade, infrastructure expansion and cooperation in peace and security within the East African Community.
“We commend Uganda’s role in advancing the socio-economic transformation of the East African Community, enhancement of cross-border trade and infrastructure development, and bolstering regional cooperation in peace and security,” he said.
The Deputy President further emphasised that Kenya’s foreign policy continues to prioritise strong regional partnerships anchored on economic integration and stability.
Kenya and Uganda remain key trading partners within the region, with cross-border commerce supported by the Northern Corridor, which links the port of Mombasa to landlocked countries including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kindiki’s remarks came during the inauguration of President Yoweri Museveni at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, an event attended by several regional leaders and delegations, underscoring Uganda’s continued influence in East African diplomacy.
Kenya’s participation in the ceremony reflected ongoing efforts by Nairobi to deepen engagement with neighbouring states as part of broader East African Community integration goals focused on trade, infrastructure development and regional cooperation.
