Museveni warns of future wars in EAC over Uganda’s access to the Indian Ocean

Museveni said blocking landlocked countries from access to the sea was “madness".

by ELIUD KIBII

News12 November 2025 - 08:39

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**Uganda President Yoweri Museveni during a media interview**

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, in a veiled threat seen as targeting Kenya, has warned of future wars in the EAC to secure access to the Indian Ocean.

Speaking during a radio interview in Mbale City, where he was campaigning, Museveni said blocking landlocked countries from access to the sea was “madness,” insisting that Uganda was entitled to the Indian Ocean due to its economic and security needs.

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