The controversy began when President Museveni argued that landlocked countries like Uganda should not be denied access to the ocean, describing the Indian Ocean as a resource that belongs to all Africans.
His remarks sparked debate across the region, prompting questions about whether Uganda was making a political point or sending a veiled warning.
Following Kenya’s calm response through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muhoozi took to X with posts that alternated between threats and appeals for unity.
In one post, he warned unnamed countries not to provoke Uganda, saying, “Anyone who plays with our country won’t like what is coming.”
Following Kenya’s calm response through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muhoozi took to X with posts that alternated between threats and appeals for unity.
In one post, he warned unnamed countries not to provoke Uganda, saying, “Anyone who plays with our country won’t like what is coming.”
The statement revived memories of his earlier controversial remarks about invading Kenya, which had once triggered diplomatic discomfort between Nairobi and Kampala.
However, only hours later, Muhoozi shifted his tone. He shared a map of a larger East African region stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Congo forests, calling for the formation of a single confederation.
However, only hours later, Muhoozi shifted his tone. He shared a map of a larger East African region stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Congo forests, calling for the formation of a single confederation.
He insisted that East Africa must unite under one political identity and claimed that anyone opposing such a vision was “an enemy of Africa.”
This back-and-forth left many observers uncertain about Uganda’s official position, especially since his comments came shortly after Museveni’s analogy comparing Africa to a block of flats where all residents should enjoy equal access to shared spaces like a compound.
This back-and-forth left many observers uncertain about Uganda’s official position, especially since his comments came shortly after Museveni’s analogy comparing Africa to a block of flats where all residents should enjoy equal access to shared spaces like a compound.
Museveni argued that coastal nations should not act as though the ocean exclusively belongs to them.
Kenya, however, responded with restraint. Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, speaking during a media briefing, avoided direct confrontation and reaffirmed that Kenya respects international laws governing territorial borders and natural resources.
Kenya, however, responded with restraint. Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei, speaking during a media briefing, avoided direct confrontation and reaffirmed that Kenya respects international laws governing territorial borders and natural resources.
He noted that Museveni understands the legal framework well and that Kenya remains committed to peaceful regional cooperation.
