MUSEVENI shines, welcomes Somalia into the East African Community before H.E Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed Somalia into the East African Community, describing the move as a boost to the efforts of the regional bloc to ensure prosperity and strategic security of its people.
Speaking as a witness at the signing ceremony of the treaty of accession by the Federal Republic of Somalia today at State House Entebbe, H.E Museveni re-echoed the logic behind the East African integration saying strategic security is top on the agenda.
“How can we be secure from what’s happening in the world? Can Uganda alone be secure in the world? Even if Uganda becomes a developed country, can it be secure really against countries like America and China? Suppose China decides to become an imperialist power. They’re developing now and they don’t have a lot of resources inside China. Suppose they’re saying we are too many here, some of us should go to Africa, how can we defend ourselves?” H.E Museveni noted.
Accession is the act whereby a state accepts the offer or the opportunity to become a party to a treaty already negotiated and signed by other states.
The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia and H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chair of the EAC Summit of Heads of State.
Somalia was last month admitted to the East African Community, making it the eighth member of the bloc. The country's admission into the community was approved by the region’s leaders during the 23rd ordinary summit of the heads of state held on 24th November 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania.
President Museveni further revealed that since 1968, Somalia wanted to be part of the East African Community through its Prime Minister then Mohamed Haji Ibrahim Egal, but the process hit a deadlock due to the instabilities in the region at that time.
“In 1968 they had a very clever Prime Minister called Mohamed Egal who came to Arusha, and he wanted to join the East African community but here we still had the problem of Idi Amin which we later solved and that’s how we were able to be part of the solution. I welcome you to Uganda, your home and I congratulate Somalia,” Gen Museveni said, adding that Somalia has since been part of the Community describing its accession as a baptism ceremony.
“Somalia is already part of the community. I’m sure if you go to Mogadishu now, you will find goods in the shops from Kenya and even from Uganda. So, what is happening now is just a baptism of what has already happened on the ground,” H.E Museveni added.
According to President Museveni, through integration, the people of East Africa will be able to have sustainable prosperity that comes from producing and selling a good or a service.
“If you say you want prosperity for your people then the question is how will you achieve it? Will you achieve it by getting aid from Europe or what? The answer is no, the only way that you can achieve sustainable prosperity is when you produce a good or a service and sell it. You sell it today and tomorrow so that you build up the prosperity of the home, the company and that of a country. But then if you say prosperity comes from selling goods and services, who buys? That now leads you to the next question that the more buyers that you have the better. This is really the logic of prosperity,” H.E Museveni said.
On his part, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud expressed gratitude to the member countries of the EAC for admitting his country to the bloc. He said the community symbolizes the realization of their collective aspirations and it’s a beacon of hope for the future filled with possibilities.
“Somalia is grateful for acceptance shown by the brotherly states that were in the community. We are also hoping that many more countries could join the community. A special acknowledgement to all member states and the staff of the EAC secretariat for their solidarity and encouragement throughout the whole process of the accession. Somalia's geo-strategic significance will elevate the community's global reference and strategic importance,” H.E Sheikh Mohamud said.
H.E. Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chair of the EAC Summit of Heads of State welcomed Somalia into the Community, an act he said signifies the commitment of both Somalia and east Africa community coming together in the spirit of African unity for the mutual benefit of its people.
He also called upon the East African monetary union protocol to expedite the process of the block having a single currency to boost regional trade.
The EAC Secretary General, Dr. Peter Mathuki saluted member states for their unwavering commitment and continuous provision of guidance to sustain and expand the community.
He also requested the Heads of State to deepen regional integration in order to enhance the functionality of the community.

[@TumuzuguAndrew]

The man with real qualities of leadership . H.E YKM❤

[@kenneth-dr6hs]

Thanks❤

[@abdiazizndugu8176]

Somalia will come on the table with a lot of potential very soon❤❤

[@gwimbiumuteza5059]

I agree

[@geowales8398]

We love Somalia and we as Ugandans have been friendly to Somalis and Somalis have made a lot of investments

[@abdiazizndugu8176]

It's awin win situation

[@stephenomunyin2232]

Ilove Mzee speech.He is a good teacher.So therefore...

[@paschazianestorymatunda6490]

Kazi nzuri Mzee Museven na maraisi( wawakilishi wengine wa Umoja wa africa mashariki) East Africa.

[@Claire20008]

Love 💕 Africa Build Africa and Protect Africa regardless, Peace and Unit🇷🇼🇺🇬🇷🇼🇺🇬🇷🇼

[@NKWASIBWEMoses-se1lq]

Wakoze Claire Turagukunda🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@abdallahayaga8603]

We can see things moving my president ❤❤❤❤❤ Kip oooooon

[@niwamanyatrevor4645]

Hongera Somalia

[@MusaliMoses-tg3up]

M7 outstanding president, long live jajja

[@rosalindbirungi9164]

Wow the East African block is expanding 🎉

[@ismailmustapha8927]

This is strategic move indeed for east Africa.

[@rosalindbirungi9164]

Let us welcome the new Addition with open arms, as seniors our advice is vital, together we can 🎉

[@lukia-430]

Yes jaaja is in the house, I'm proud of the speech, excellent.

[@franconamanya2062]

These wonderful events should be conducted in Swahili

[@frankespirito7962]

Some countries are poor at kiswahili

[@munyuconeliusgodblessupyou176]

True

[@juliusndungu-sv3ng]

Or kikuyu

[@franconamanya2062]

This is beautiful. I hope now I will freely travel to Kinshasa or Mogadishu freely

[@musasiziivan5129]

Mogadishu 😢😮

[@raghedanan3959]

Yes indeed Mogadishu is now more peaceful than it was before.

[@HealingNatureClips-yz4rn]

Then where is Ethiopia, We need it into the Federation as soon as possible, we don't need some countries of Africa to stay landlocked, Thank You Again President Museveni

[@timeline1367]

East Africa we need only one president

[@dang9313]

This is one of the biggest strategic move for East Africa. You can't rap your head around it. It's a master stroke which will pull Ethiopia, Sudan into the fold. Please let's see it work.

[@KityoSarahFdn]

Ethiopia, Djibouti & Eritrea soon

[@daviroza4700]

Just Eritrea Djibouti cause Ethiopia is landlocked

[@s.koileken369]

*Subject: Positive Developments in the East African Region* *This is pleasing and encouraging news about Somalia's gradual return to economic and political stability. Similarly, Southern Sudan should be congratulated for the significant progress it has made in the same matters, and the East African Community likewise for embracing these new members despite challenges in qualifications.* *It is disheartening to witness the challenges faced by Sudan, which is currently grappling with turmoil. It is our sincere hope for peace to be restored in all the countries within our East African region, including of course the Democratic Republic of the Congo*

[@saagaba6927]

Congratulations we move

[@bainganasam663]

We should be proud of being East Africans

[@munyuconeliusgodblessupyou176]

AS IT HAS STARTED FOR A MOVE,......."NOW IDEAS FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AFRICA....."

[@AlexBetiina-jn2bm]

I congratulate somalia too

[@NOORMOHAMED-sg9lo]

Oneness always. RESPECT AFRICA .

[@rodolfbol2050]

Museveni is seems like one of the most African leader who is a wake,and not sleeping because his speech always easy not complicated and is logically right to point that will empower African leaders and their people of the continent. He knows what is evil plan Western leaders are doing to Africa.Thank you, Bull Australia.

[@denodennis8871]

United we excel

[@eliudjrkim-sm6ru]

Africa will unite soon despite of challenges we are passing through

[@jimmybillyayuruO]

We need those old presidents

[@tumboboigrandmotherssacco2809]

East Africa need to unite and focus on uniting the whole africa

[@latestworld8552]

Mr President please share with us that knowledge 🙏 kindly write ✍️ as many books as possible

[@jameskatuya5495]

To be honest how I wish this old man should leave ancient wisdom that is able to build Africa , communities, to be great . I love you museven

[@jimmybillyayuruO]

East africa must work on using one currency pl

[@user-bv4ed4pm7l]

Tanks 🎉🎉🎉

[@andamadesmond]

We need unity🎉❤

[@ayubumalingu6215]

If u dont like m7, its better u just dont give him time to listen to him.... But once u give him audience u are already courted.

[@bashakats2901]

I love this but the meeting was too short I was still enjoying 😅😊

[@AhmedMohamed-dt3dt]

Yuweri musavenie was luxky that Salvakiir didn’t not piss on his beautiful red carpet in the state house. The guy is vey serious

[@ashaalali1221]

Qadafi was the best african leader.wanted unite africa .

[@mukimbaamina7823]

Oh my beloved President M7 thanks for standing

[@user-wz2ii1ed4c]

M7 is good president with poor followers who are not moved by ideas but slogans, at east African level we are talking about unity but in our corresponding countries conflicts of one kind and the other, in my own view I think unity should be from bottom up because not even at our family level are we united. Our challenge is the governance system that is dividing us and you may find that the political parties are personal enterprises and tribal for example in Uganda where NUP which was elected almost by one region claimed to have won the previous elections, so as we talk about regional integration we must think of how we can address and solve our challenges in the home countries for the betterment of our children and the future. Please our lovely leaders, education in Africa produces graduates who can't think but remember and this has contributed greatly to conflicts, civil wars, under and unemployment in Africa as people can't use their knowledge to add value to their God given resources.

[@diirestraits4881]

These are not leaders fit to rule over the countries. They're a bunch of blood thirsty dictators. They've killed or are responsible for the deaths of millions of Africans. The continent needs well educated none military leaders. These bunch are none of those.

[@AfricasWarrioress]

Wow, you have shared great points

[@kyabagguromanroman8128]

Great strides here. But how does the lay person get to know, and experience the benefits talked about. We still have all kinds of trade barriers around. Import duty within East Africa is in existence and high.Free Movement of labor almost impossible. Imagine, Uganda's shilling is not even taken by forex traders in Nairobi!! Not even in Banks.!! We have however witnessed Infrastructural development of border points. Question is , how does the ordinary citizen and business Man benefit from the community.?

[@jonrena]

My brother you have good head, as a nigerian i 100 percent agree esp the last paragraph

[@abrahammnzava841]

Zambia and malawi and if possible Mozambique and Ethiopia should join one of the most organised community in the world and form a federation

[@siramike2654]

it is called Eastern Africa block. Zambia and Mozambique are southern Africa countries.

[@user-bz3cl9hv8p]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Isaiah254]

That’s great work but this old forks should retire and let their countries progress

[@RonniePrince1-ff6ge5vi9b]

#JESUS IS LORD# JOHN 14:6...💕💕💕

[@tumboboigrandmotherssacco2809]

Visionary ideology of good leadership

[@estellasimpson9975]

Heeey! I remember the story of the animal that never went in to pay tribute to the sick animal 👋👋👋

[@pastorgideontruzindaminist8746]

Please East Africa stabilise CONGO it needs peace

[@OnenThomas-cw7py]

Regina thomas

[@andamadesmond]

Loyality pays, you can see with Pres. Salva Kiir

[@chrisbibilazu8163]

Why is he looking to the left and right?.Does he suspect an intrusion? Does he not trust the security around him?. Is he afraid of something?.

[@raghedanan3959]

Who are you talking about ?

[@chrisbibilazu8163]

@@raghedanan3959 I am talking about Musaveni!

[@sportshighlightsug4618]

Restpect our JAAJA we love you Ugandans the one who ate you is beacause of illiterate

[@emmanuelmulai7382]

so M7 refused to mention the name of Apollo Milton Obote?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gerardon8343]

Excent move to to unite afrika

[@marcelnkomo7212]

Not yet helaas

[@user-mq1dd4vh8f]

President of Somalia did not bow yet president of South Sudan bowed. What does this say about poor Kiir and specifically the dignity of South Sudanese?

[@solomonwaliaula4281]

Tanzania is not too eager

[@gerrytushh]

Tanzania 🇹🇿 is a strong member of the East African Community but they always likes to play coy (shy)😅

[@africanchildsouljah]

The area around east africa is so special because this are the same people carrying the dna of the ancient egyptians so called kemet or emet also it is the cradle of mankind or garden of eden it is where mathematics and science came from,religion and trust me all the languages spoken around the globe including indo european languages have all their roots in east africa..we have to make an effort to carry dna studies and thorough linguistic studies away from the shallow eurocentric bantu.nilotic and cushitic classifications we have to study ourselves beyond the european explorer biased lens.AFRICA WILL UNITE ONCE EAST AFRICA FULLY UNITES INTO APOLITICAL FEDERATION

[@sportshighlightsug4618]

Wowoo nice 😮 l like your ideology you know the things like me

[@richardtshombe3335]

What about democracy ? Americans enjoy democracy. You have been Uganda's head of state since 1986. It's too long ! Economy alone can't bring about prosperity. You also need political changes.

[@felixekojot6741]

What's wrong with Kirr, i thought he speaks good English?

[@KimeraLawrence-xo9bu]

It won't help us.

[@nicholastoroitich2638]

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[@fredricksburgbaile3223]

1986 propaganda in 2023 is nonsensical..........

[@kchewere8916]

You sound like a 2000s baby

[@abrahammnzava841]

Zambia and malawi and if possible Mozambique and Ethiopia should join one of the most organised community in the world and form a federation