Uganda: Ruto Praises Museveni's 'No Shortcuts' Approach to Uganda's Oil

Kenyan President Ruto lauds Museveni's refusal to take shortcuts in Uganda's oil sector, citing long-term national interest. | Contesto: cronaca

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Kenyan President William Ruto has praised Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for resisting what he described as “easy choices” in the management of Uganda’s nascent oil industry, saying the deliberate, methodical approach has helped safeguard the country’s long-term interests. Ruto made the remarks during a regional forum, highlighting a model he argued prioritizes sustainable development over rapid exploitation. Uganda discovered commercially viable oil reserves in the Albertine Graben region more than a decade ago, but production has been repeatedly delayed by disputes over taxation, environmental concerns, and the route of a planned export pipeline. Museveni’s government has insisted on building local refining capacity and securing favorable terms with international oil companies before allowing full-scale extraction, a stance that has drawn both criticism for slowing revenue generation and praise for avoiding the pitfalls seen in other resource-rich African nations. Ruto’s endorsement carries weight given Kenya’s own interests in the regional energy landscape. Kenya has sought to position itself as a hub for oil logistics, including the potential transit of Ugandan crude through a pipeline to the Kenyan port of Lamu. The Kenyan leader’s comments suggest a tacit alignment with Museveni’s cautious strategy, which contrasts with more aggressive extraction timelines pursued elsewhere on the continent. Analysts note that Uganda’s oil sector has been a test case for balancing investor demands with national sovereignty. The government has faced pressure from both Western environmental groups and local communities concerned about displacement and pollution, while also navigating complex negotiations with oil majors over profit-sharing. Museveni has repeatedly stated that Uganda will not be rushed into production deals that undermine its bargaining power or environmental standards. The broader implications for East Africa are significant. If Uganda’s oil comes online as planned, it could transform the region’s economic dynamics, providing a major new revenue stream for Kampala and creating ripple effects in logistics, infrastructure, and trade. However, delays have...

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