President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were reportedly in a meeting in Uganda together with the Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni on Monday.
According to reports, the President and the former Prime Minister met in Uganda in Museveni’s Kisozi country home, a meeting whose agenda has so far been revealed.
President Ruto described their meeting, saying it focused on critical issues affecting Kenya and Uganda, such as energy and petroleum following a recent push and pull between the two countries on fuel prices with Uganda raising concerns.
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“Had the pleasure of meeting President at his Kisozi country home in Uganda. We discussed critical issues that affect our two countries such as energy and petroleum. Kenya and Uganda are committed to the deepening of the long-established diplomatic and economic ties between our two countries.”
Talking about Raila’s presence in the meeting, the President went further and revealed the purpose of his attendance and what was discussed between the two sworn political rivals in the country.
“Also discussed was the declared candidacy of Kenya’s former Prime Minister @RailaOdinga for the Africa Union Commission chairmanship,” President William Ruto said in a statement.
Confirming the Ruto and Raila in Uganda, President Museveni welcomed the two leaders in an update on his social media accounts, stating that their discussions focused on mutual issues that both countries face.
“I was happy to meet President Ruto and Rt. Hon. Odinga this afternoon at my farm in Kisozi. We discussed issues of mutual interest between our two countries. I welcome them.”
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Museveni’s vote for the AU Commission chairmanship is crucial in consolidating East African countries behind a single candidate, which would bolster Raila’s chances, thus explaining the reason for the meeting.
Ruto engaged in talks with Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu at the funeral of Namibian President Hage Geingob, with many speculating that he was consolidating support for Raila.