Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has disclosed that a Kenyan senator informed him about the country’s use of intermediaries in fuel procurement, prompting a reassessment of the bilateral petroleum agreement. The revelation came as Kenya’s opposition leader, Eugene Wamalwa, pledged to investigate the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel deal if his party gains power.
Museveni, in a recent statement, emphasized that the intelligence he received led to the termination of the oil deal, which had allowed intermediaries to influence the import process. He expressed gratitude for the senator’s alert, which he said helped uncover the issue. Wamalwa, meanwhile, has called for a review of the arrangement, suggesting that the current government may have failed to monitor the process effectively.
The G-to-G deal, which was meant to streamline fuel imports, has been a point of contention between the two nations. Museveni’s decision to end the agreement highlights growing concerns over transparency and corruption in cross-border trade. Wamalwa’s promise to scrutinize the deal further underscores the political implications of the revelations.
The situation reflects broader tensions in regional trade policies and the role of intermediaries in shaping bilateral agreements. As both leaders emphasize the need for accountability, the outcome of these developments could influence future cooperation between Kenya and Uganda.
