×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Uganda-Kenya oil war: Museveni drags Kenya to regional court over blocked shipments

President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe, on October 8, 2015. [DPCS]

Uganda has dragged Kenya to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) over alleged denial by Nairobi to allow it to transport oil from Mombasa Port to the neighbouring landlocked country.

The unprecedented dispute is likely to strain relations between Kenya and Uganda, which have historically enjoyed close ties.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in