President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is expected to aarive in Nairobi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening ties between Kenya and Uganda. President William Ruto welcomed him at State House, Nairobi, where the two heads of state will engage in high-level talks centered on trade, regional security, and economic cooperation.
The visit comes at a critical time for both countries, which are looking to solidify bilateral agreements and address shared concerns over regional stability and cross-border trade flows.
President Museveni’s arrival will ignite discussions with President Ruto to deepen regional partnerships and unlock new opportunities for growth. The two leaders are expected to address non-tariff barriers affecting trade between the countries, the movement of goods through the Northern Corridor, and issues around energy exports and infrastructure development.
The ties between Kenya and Uganda are unbreakable as neighbors by geography and brothers by history President Ruto set to hold joint briefing.
President Museveni visit marks a renewal of our longstanding ties, emphasizing Uganda’s commitment to regional unity and said the two nations must continue working together to achieve full integration under the East African Community (EAC).
On the agenda is a review of ongoing border cooperation, cross-border infrastructure projects, and joint counterterrorism efforts. The leaders are also expected to sign new agreements covering customs operations, immigration procedures, and power trade.
This visit follows months of diplomatic coordination between the two governments, including recent meetings of senior ministers from both sides. The visit also comes amid regional discussions about the future of the EAC, which now comprises seven member states.
President Museveni’s itinerary includes a public address scheduled for Thursday and visits to key infrastructure projects jointly funded by Kenya and Uganda. He is also expected to meet business leaders in Nairobi to explore new avenues for private-sector cooperation.
Kenya and Uganda remain two of the largest trading partners in East Africa. In 2024, Uganda imported goods worth over Ksh 90 billion from Kenya, mainly petroleum products, machinery, and processed foods.
The State House meeting is the first formal bilateral summit between Ruto and Museveni since 2023. Kenyan officials have said the talks are aimed at “clearing the path for a new era” in economic and diplomatic relations.
President Museveni is set to depart on Friday after concluding his engagements.
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