President Yoweri Museveni today delivered a compelling lecture to 72 students at the Kenya Defence College, emphasizing economic integration, strategic security, and East African unity.
President Museveni stressed the importance of producing goods and services for prosperity, stating, “The key to Africa’s prosperity lies in producing more goods and services, but we must also consider who buys them.”
He highlighted the need for market access and collaboration, saying, “With unity and cooperation, we can build a brighter, more prosperous future for our people.”
The President urged Ugandans, Kenyans, and all Africans to embrace shared destinies, declaring, “Love Uganda because you need it. Love Kenya because you need it. Love Africa because you need it.”
He noted that regional trade is hindered when neighboring countries produce similar goods, stating, “We all need each other to prosper.”
On security, Museveni emphasized that economic interdependence strengthens stability, remarking, “There is a pressing need for economic integration for Africa to prosper.” He promoted Swahili as a unifying language, adding, “By embracing Swahili, we can create strong unity in East Africa.”
Attendees included Defence Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya, Cooperative CS Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya, Defence PS Hon. Patrick Mariru, and National Defence College Commandant Lt. Gen. Juma Mwinyikai.
Museveni concluded by urging leaders to harness Africa’s resources and foster unity for continental prosperity.