- Kenya has ignored Yoweri Museveni’s warnings about a possible war over access to the Indian Ocean, reaffirming its respect for international law and agreements
- Secretary General of Foreign Affairs Korir Sing’Oei noted that the president of Uganda understands the rights and responsibilities of the Kenyan region
- Nairobi emphasized that regional cooperation, peace, and development remain priorities despite tensions
Nairobi – The Kenyan government has responded to the president’s threats Uganda Yoweri Museveni on the possible war about access to the Indian Ocean and the port of Mombasa.
Source: UGC
Museveni made the comments on Sunday, November 9, saying it was unfair to prevent landlocked nations from accessing an important trade and strategic defense route.
Using the example of a condominium, he compared Africa to a shared apartment building, saying that coastal countries should not claim exclusive ownership of the sea.
He further emphasized the difficulty Uganda is facing in creating a naval force for defense and negotiating with Kenya on infrastructure such as railways and pipelines, warning that such obstacles could lead to future wars.
How did Kenya respond to Museveni’s threats about war?
The response came during the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ third press conference of the third quarter, where Secretary General Korir Sing’Oei assured the public that Kenya remains committed to international territorial law and peaceful diplomacy.
Responding to the remarks, Sing’Oei dismissed the threats, stressing Kenya’s adherence to legal frameworks. “I will not comment much on what Museveni said about our seas, but I really believe that he has a great understanding about the nature of our territory, and the nature of our rights regarding our natural resources, and his rights regarding natural resources in Uganda,” he said.
Sing’Oei also highlighted the broad objectives of Kenya’s foreign policy under the President’s administration William Ruto.
“This forum gave us the opportunity to inform the general public about the ministry’s important steps, priorities, and progress in advancing Kenya’s foreign policy goals. We highlighted our relationship with countries in the East African Community, peace and security issues, as well as issues related to the diaspora,” he added in a social media post following the meeting.
How Kenyans Responded to Museveni’s War on the Indian Ocean
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that Kenyans flooded social media with mixed reactions after Museveni’s remarks, with many questioning his reasoning and mocking the idea.
Netizens joked about the “impossible” idea and suggested that Kenya would easily win if any conflict did arise.
Some questioned how Uganda would transport goods by sea even if it were given access, pointing to Kenya’s control over key trade routes.
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