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September 21, 2026
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Museveni Says Kenyan Media Misrepresented His Fuel Remarks, Thanks Ruto for Supporting Uganda Fuel Deal

Museveni Says Kenyan Media Misrepresented His Fuel Remarks, Thanks Ruto for Supporting Uganda Fuel Deal

Museveni said his original remarks were about Uganda's previous petroleum procurement system and not an accusation against the current Kenyan government...

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has clarified remarks about fuel procurement, stating the Kenyan media misrepresented his comments regarding Uganda's previous use of intermediaries. He thanked Kenyan President William Ruto for supporting Uganda's continued access to Kenya's petroleum infrastructure.

  • Uganda's diesel premium fell from US$118 to US$83 per metric tonne after changing its procurement model in 2023.
  • President Museveni credited President William Ruto for overcoming resistance from some actors in Kenya.
  • The clarification comes amid scrutiny of Kenya's Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum import arrangement.

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