The Kenyan government has played down remarks made by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni that hinted at possible “war” between Uganda and Kenya over access to the Indian Ocean.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the comments were misunderstood and should not cause alarm between the two East African neighbors.
President Museveni, who has led Uganda since 1986, spoke during a public address on Sunday, November 8. He said that Uganda, being a landlocked country, needed access to the Indian Ocean for both economic and security reasons.
According to him, countries without direct access to the sea face serious challenges when it comes to trade and defense. TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.