Kenya and Uganda have signed eight new bilateral Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), adding to the 17 agreements already in place between the two nations. The latest pacts aim to boost legal and institutional cooperation across key sectors.
The signing took place in Nairobi yesterday, witnessed by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Kenyan President William Ruto.
Speaking to journalists, President Ruto said one of the key agreements was between the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and Uganda’s counterpart agency, focusing on strengthening scientific and technical cooperation.
“These agreements reflect our shared commitment to transform our partnership into real outcomes that improve the lives of our people,” Ruto said, citing areas such as infrastructure, trade, energy, security, and regional integration.
President Museveni emphasized the importance of production and service delivery in building modern economies. He encouraged young Africans to tap into the continent’s massive market potential.
Both leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to the East African Community (EAC), supporting progress toward deeper regional integration through a customs union, a common market, a monetary union, and an eventual political federation.
In addition, the two presidents held talks on regional peace and security, stressing that long-term development depends on a stable and secure environment. They praised ongoing efforts to build peace across the region
