By John Mutiso
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has shared details of a meeting he held with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
In an update on Monday, December 8, Wetang’ula said the engagement took place when the EAC Bureau of Speakers paid a courtesy call to the Ugandan military chief.
Wetang’ula said the meeting focused on issues affecting both Kenya and Uganda, especially matters surrounding Lake Victoria.
He explained that he used the opportunity to raise concerns about how the shared resources of the lake should be managed fairly.
“Early today, the EAC Bureau of speakers paid a courtesy call to General Muhoozi. In a tête-à -tête meeting with General Muhozi, I highlighted the importance of equitable sharing of the common resources of Lake Victoria,” he said.
Wetang’ula added that he raised the long-standing issue of harassment of Kenyan fishermen by Uganda’s security forces around Migingo.
He noted that Muhoozi acknowledged the problem, and both sides agreed on the need for better cooperation to manage the lake’s security.
“Of concern to me also was the issue of harassment faced by Kenyan fishermen from Uganda’s lake security forces in Migingo an issue acknowledged by Gen. Muhoozi, we emphasized the necessity for both countries to collaborate in developing a common security architecture for the lake.
“This approach aims to safeguard its ecosystem, environment, and shared resources. Additionally, General Muhoozi praised the EAC Parliamentary Games as a vital initiative for promoting unity among the people of the region,” he concluded.
