JOINT COMMUNIQU ISSUED DURING THE STATE VISIT BY H. E.

UHURU KENYATTA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA

1.

At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of

the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the
Republic of Kenya and the First Lady, Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta paid a
State Visit to Uganda from 8th-10th August 2015.

2.

The two Heads of State and their delegations held fruitful discussions on
a number of issues of common interest at bilateral, regional and
international levels. They expressed satisfaction at the strong bilateral
relations existing between the two countries and reiterated their
commitment to enhance further these relations.

3.

President Museveni noted that Kenya exports to Uganda are estimated at

$700 million compared to imports worth $180 million, and commended
President Kenyatta for implementing initiatives that would contribute to
bridging the trade gap. The two Heads of State observed that bilateral
trade has potential to grow further and reaffirmed their commitment to the
free movement of goods, Labour and services, including the elimination
of all trade barriers.

4.

The two Heads of State welcomed the establishment of the UgandaKenya Joint Ministerial Commission as an important framework for
deepening and expanding bilateral cooperation to a higher and more
comprehensive level.

5.

At the instruction of the two Heads of State, the delegations met at

Ministerial level and discussed a range of bilateral issues. They decided
to concretize agreed areas within the framework of the Joint Ministerial
Commission.

6.

President Museveni reiterated Ugandas position to develop her oil

refinery, noting that protracted engagement with the industry on the
importance of an oil refinery for Uganda had delayed commercialization
of the countrys petroleum resources.

7.

On development of a crude oil export pipeline, the two Heads of State

noted that oil in Uganda was discovered 9 years ago and therefore
development of a crude oil export pipeline needed to be implemented
expeditiously to avoid any further delay in commercializing the petroleum
resources. On the refined products pipeline from Mombasa via Eldoret to
Kampala, the Heads of State agreed to develop a reverse flow petroleum
product pipeline capable of transporting imported petroleum products to
Uganda and also from the refinery in Uganda to Kenya.

8.

The two Heads of State agreed that regional integration is key to shared
prosperity, expressed their deep commitment to integration of the East
African Community and reaffirmed their support towards realization of the
East African Political Federation.

9.

The two Heads of State exchanged views on the political and security
developments in the region. In this regard, they reaffirmed their
commitment to continue working together with the respective
Governments and other stakeholders in resolving outstanding challenges
in Somalia, South Sudan and Burundi.

10.

The two Heads of State expressed their concern on the continuing peace
and security challenges in the region, particularly the emergence of
extremism and terrorism. They agreed to intensify joint efforts to counter
terrorism.

11.

During his visit, President Uhuru Kenyatta toured CIPLA Quality Chemical
Industries, a Pharmaceutical plant located in Kampala manufacturing
Anti-Retrovirals (ARVs) and Anti-Malarial drugs. He applauded the state
of the art facility being run by Ugandan professionals and reiterated the
desire to support important industries such as CIPLA which are located in
the region and to be treated as domestic industries for purposes of
procurement.

12.

President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed a Business Forum which was

attended by the private sector from the two countries. He encouraged the
use of Forums to strengthen economic cooperation through establishing
networks and partnerships to stimulate innovation and competitiveness in
businesses. President Kenyatta witnessed the signing of a Memorandum
of Understanding between the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce

and Industry (UNCCI) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce

and Industry (KNCCI) to promote common interests
13.

On the third day of his visit His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta
addressed the Parliament of Uganda on regional integration, peace and
unity in the continent.

14.

President Museveni expressed his appreciation particularly to Kenya and

other nations that supported Uganda to overcome her past challenges.

15.

His Excellency, President Uhuru Kenyatta, expressed his appreciation to

the Government and the People of the Republic of Uganda for the warm
welcome and hospitality which was accorded to him and his delegation.

16.

His Excellency, President Uhuru Kenyatta extended an invitation to His

Excellency, President Yoweri Museveni to visit Kenya on a date to be
mutually determined through diplomatic channels.

Done on 10th August 2015 at Entebbe, Uganda