[PHOTOS] Museveni in Nairobi for one-day visit to bolster Kenya-Uganda ties

State House sources says the talks expected to address long-standing issues on shared border

by JENNIFER KANARI

News30 July 2025 - 16:10

In Summary

The visit highlights the growing push for closer ties within the East African Community (EAC), where Kenya and Uganda remain influential players.
According to State House sources, the talks are expected to address long-standing issues along the shared border, as well as opportunities to boost trade and infrastructure development.

President William Ruto engaging with Ugandan President Yuweri Museveni during his visit at Statehouse Nairobi County on July 30 ,2025/PCS

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday for a one-day official visit aimed at strengthening ties between Uganda and Kenya.

He was received at State House by President William Ruto, where the two leaders are holding high-level discussions focused on regional security, cross-border cooperation, and deepening economic collaboration between the neighbouring nations.

The visit highlights the growing push for closer ties within the East African Community (EAC), where Kenya and Uganda remain influential players.

According to State House sources, the talks are expected to address long-standing issues along the shared border, as well as opportunities to boost trade and infrastructure development.

President Museveni's arrival comes just a day after he met with Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, at State House in Entebbe.

The two discussed ongoing challenges and reaffirmed the strong historical bond between the two countries.

Observers view Museveni’s visit as part of a broader regional strategy to reinforce integration and cooperation within the EAC.

The focus on security and economic development reflects both countries’ shared interest in stability and prosperity in the region.