The meeting took place at Mayuge State Lounge and was also attended by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, alongside other officials.
Mudavadi explained that Kenya remained committed to the East African Community vision. He said the region must work together to secure unity and promote growth through political, economic, and social cooperation.
In a statement from his office, Mudavadi noted that the relationship between Kenya and Uganda aimed at building a stable and prosperous East Africa.
He stressed that President William Ruto and President Museveni would continue safeguarding shared interests.
The statement said the two leaders would keep building bridges that uplift citizens from both nations.
Officials at the meeting also discussed key bilateral issues, including regional stability and trade matters.
This high-profile visit came shortly after Museveni made a bold statement in an interview.
He warned that a conflict could arise in the future if Uganda remained blocked from accessing the Indian Ocean. He questioned how Uganda could expand its exports without proper access to a port.
Museveni said Uganda had engaged Kenya many times about the railway and pipeline.
He stated that the ocean was important to Uganda’s survival and even hinted that wars could emerge in the future if the issue was neglected.
His statement stirred concern in Kenya, prompting Mudavadi to release a detailed response.
He said the remarks had been misunderstood and should not be interpreted as a literal threat. Mudavadi assured the region that there would be no war between the two nations.
He said Kenya had always provided safe passage for goods from landlocked countries and would continue doing so. He added that Kenya remained committed to peaceful and stable cooperation with its neighbours.
The meeting between Mudavadi and Museveni also appeared aimed at calming rising tension. It signaled the desire of both countries to maintain harmony even as sensitive issues like ocean access continue sparking debate.
Mudavadi’s visit underlined Kenya’s intention to prioritise diplomacy. It showed the country’s focus on strengthening ties in the region and preventing misunderstandings that could harm unity within East Africa.
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