Kenya’s Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated Nairobi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Uganda following the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday.
Kindiki, who represented Kenyan President William Ruto at the inauguration ceremony, said Kenya highly values its long-standing partnership with Uganda, anchored in shared history, economic interdependence and people-to-people ties 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 in a statement issued after the ceremony.
He added that Kenya remains committed to deepening cooperation with Uganda in pursuit of mutual prosperity and stronger neighbourliness.
“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.
The Kenyan Deputy President also praised Uganda’s role in advancing regional development, particularly in trade facilitation, infrastructure expansion and peace and security cooperation across the region.
“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 noted.
Kindiki further emphasised Kenya’s continued focus on regional stability and economic integration as key drivers for accelerating development within the EAC bloc.
“Kenya remains committed to regional stability, economic integration, trade and investment, and infrastructure development to accelerate the socio-economic transformation of the East African Community,” he said.
While in Uganda, Kindiki also visited the Kenyan High Commission in Kampala, where he urged diplomatic staff to uphold professionalism and prioritise Kenya’s national interests abroad.
President Museveni was sworn in for another term during a ceremony attended by several regional leaders, diplomats and officials from across Africa.
Uganda and Kenya continue to maintain strong bilateral relations, underpinned by trade, transport and infrastructure cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing regional integration.
Uganda relies heavily on Kenya’s transport corridor, with the Port of Mombasa serving as a key gateway for its imports and exports.
Both countries are also engaged in ongoing discussions on major regional infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway, expected to improve cargo movement and reduce transport costs across the region.