What transpired at Museveni’s meeting with Ruto & Raila

Ruto and Museveni deliberated on the construction of the Eldoret-Kampala-Kigali refined petroleum product pipeline, an ambitious project that promises to significantly improve the energy infrastructure between the three countries.

Such infrastructure development is crucial for the EAC’s economic growth, enabling easier access to energy resources and fostering a more integrated regional market.

Raila Odinga’s AU Commission chairperson bid

The meeting also served as a platform for discussing Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship.

“Several days ago, I accepted an invitation from President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda for a joint meeting with President William Ruto today to discuss the deepening of regional integration within the East African Community.

“Crucially, at the urging of President Museveni, we also discussed my candidacy for Chairperson of the African Union Commission. I am very grateful to President Museveni for strongly endorsing my candidacy and to President Ruto for fully backing it,” Odinga said.

With the endorsements from both President Museveni and President Ruto, Odinga’s candidacy represents a unified East African front, showcasing the region’s solidarity and commitment to playing a significant role in continental affairs.