The SGR is expected to continue to Naivasha, then to Kisumu and all the way to Malaba at the Uganda border. [Photo/CapitaFM]
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni have agreed to work together to ensure the SGR from Naivasha to Kisumu and onwards to Malaba on the border with Uganda.
During their talks on Tuesday at Statehouse, the two heads of state agreed that for the region to grow, they need to strengthen their ties.
The line to Kisumu will also serve Uganda through the Lake Victoria ports of Jinja, Masaka, and Entebbe.
President Museveni said Uganda was ready and committed to the SGR project, and would work with Kenya to achieve its commitment.
The two leaders also discussed the status of EPAs with the European Union, with President Museveni tasked to convene a meeting of EAC Trade Ministers in Kampala in January to chart the way forward as a follow-up to discussions held in Brussels earlier in the year.
On the continued deployment of African Union (AMISOM) troops in Somalia, the leaders emphasized that it was necessary for the Somali government to continue building and strengthening its national army.
But President Museveni agreed to convene a meeting of Chiefs of Defence Forces from Troop Contributing Countries to discuss progress in the mission.
The two leaders committed to continue to work to ensure peace and stability in South Sudan as well, which has been dogged by instability and insecurity.