Uganda can survive without its fuel coming via Mombasa, but...
Kampala must be preparing for the eventuality of losing the case, or it could even be secretly hoping to lose, and then be justified and compelled to test and grow its ability to live without accessing the sea through Kenya. ILLUSTRATION | JOSEPH NYAGAH | NMG
Much of the just-ended year has seen Uganda seemingly itching to take on any provocation from the biggest powers on earth like the US, which has been piling pressure on the country following the passing of some legislation over gay activities.
So, it wasn’t surprising when Uganda recently ran to the regional court over Kenya Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority denying it a licence to import fuel through Mombasa and use the pipeline to transport it.
