Brookside Milk Blockage Takes Center Stage in Ruto-Museveni Discussions

Emerging details shed light on the discussions between President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, primarily centered around trade barriers. The controversy stems from President Ruto’s decision to halt the import of Brookside milk from Uganda into Kenya, leading to job repercussions in Uganda. Notably, this meeting closely follows former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent talks with President Museveni regarding the same issue.

President Ruto remains steadfast in his stance that Ugandan milk will not be permitted to enter Kenya, citing the interests of Kenyan milk farmers. The Brookside milk issue prompted President Uhuru Kenyatta to seek Museveni’s intervention due to his friendly relationship with President William Ruto.

The relationship between President Ruto and his former superior, Uhuru Kenyatta, has been marked by animosity and a lack of mutual understanding. Despite attempts by the former president to engage with Ruto, achieving consensus has proven challenging.

The outcome of the talks is anticipated with intrigue, particularly whether Ruto will reconsider allowing Ugandan milk into Kenya. Meanwhile, former President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed his focus toward safeguarding family business interests amid the backdrop of contentious politics in Kenya.