2 w. ago Ruto Downplays Museveni’s ‘Madness’ Warning, Blames Media for Misreporting

President William Ruto has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is growing tension between Kenya and Uganda over access to the Indian Ocean, terming the speculations as misleading and sensational. During the groundbreaking of the Devki Steel Factory in Tororo District, Uganda, on Sunday, Ruto accused some journalists of misrepresenting comments made by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. “I know people in the journalism space tried to create an impression that Uganda had said something to the effect that they need to access the sea by any means,” Ruto said. The President stated that Kenya and Uganda share deep historical, social, The post Ruto Downplays Museveni’s ‘Madness’ Warning, Blames Media for Misreporting appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago EU ‘understands’ Museveni’s remarks on sea access, urges cooperation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 — The European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, has weighed in on a new debate on on landlocked countries’ access to the Indian Ocean urging cooperation to address the concerns. Commenting on the debate debate triggered by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s recent remarks she said concerns of such states are […] The post EU ‘understands’ Museveni’s remarks on sea access, urges cooperation appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago CS Mudavadi Assures Indian Ocean Access for Uganda Following Museveni’s Threats

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Uganda access the Indian Ocean, downplaying recent threats of war made by President Yoweri Museveni over maritime access. Speaking during a media briefing on Kenya’s foreign policy, Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi said facilitating cargo movement to neighbouring states aligns with Kenya’s strategic interests. “Kenya is a responsible member of the international community, and it is in our interest to facilitate any landlocked country that wishes to use the port of Mombasa,” Mudavadi said The CS highlighted the economic importance of the port, stressing that Nairobi has never denied any landlocked state access The post CS Mudavadi Assures Indian Ocean Access for Uganda Following Museveni’s Threats appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kenyans mock Museveni’s ‘shared ocean’ claim as hotelier Mohammed Hersi leads humorous pushback

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s latest remarks suggesting that landlocked Uganda should have access to the Indian Ocean have sparked an online backlash and a wave of satire among Kenyans. Museveni likened the issue to tenants in a block of flats, arguing that “all flats are entitled to the compound,” and […] The post Kenyans mock Museveni’s ‘shared ocean’ claim as hotelier Mohammed Hersi leads humorous pushback appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago William Ruto’s govt responds to Museveni’s war threats over access to Indian Ocean

William Ruto’s govt responds to Museveni’s war threats over access to Indian Ocean  MSN

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3 w. ago Yoweri Museveni warns of future wars with Kenya over access to Indian Ocean: "I'm entitled to it"

Yoweri Museveni warns of future wars with Kenya over access to Indian Ocean: "I'm entitled to it"  MSN

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