[UAH] JOINT COMMUNIQUE BY THE THREE PRESIDENTS ISSUED 25TH JUNE 2013 AT STATE HOUSE, ENTEBBE.

JOINT COMMUNIQUE BY H.E UHURU KENYATTA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF
KENYA AFTER AN OFFICIAL WORKING VISIT TO HIS COUNTERPART, H.E YOWERI
KAGUTA MUSEVENI, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ON 24TH- 25TH
JUNE2013 AT STATE HOUSE, ENTEBBE.

The meeting between the two presidents was attended by ministers and
other Dignitaries from both countries.The talks were held in a warm
and cordial atmosphere. The two Heads of State noted the positive
developments in the region including the election of President Uhuru
Kenyatta through a free, fair and peaceful election.The presidents
discussed issues pertaining to infrastructure development, Energy,
trade facilitation and East Africa cooperation.They noted that
non-tariff barriers including movement of labour continue to hinder
intra-EAC trade and full implementation of the Common Market noted the
delays in the clearing of goods at Mombasa port, and Malaba and agreed
to take immediate measures to improve management of the Port and
expedite clearance by URA at Malaba border points.The two Presidents
of Uganda and Kenya agreed to
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Implement a programme for Uganda to collect customs duties before
goods are released from Mombasa port. For goods destined for
warehousing in Uganda importers would continue to execute the general
bond security.
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Jointly develop the Kapchorwa-Swam-Kitale road;
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Explore the possibility of Kenya investing in quality chemicals
industry which manufactures aids and malaria drugs.
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Coordinate joint disarmament of cattle rustlers on both sides of the
border and encourage other countries in the region to complement these
efforts.
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Furthermore, the Presidents agreed to establish a mechanism for mutual
recognition of quality standards within EAC framework and other
internationally recognized standards in which Kenya and Uganda are
members.
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Establish a joint permanent commission for regular consultations.His
Excellency Paul Kagame joined the meeting and the three held
Trilateral talks.The three Heads of State of Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda
agreed as follows:

RAILWAYS

Agreed to revamp the existing railway network and also construct new
standard gaugerailway line and extend it to Rwanda, including joint
mobilization of resources

OIL PIPELINES

Develop an oil pipelines for finished products from Eldoret to Kampala
and extend toRwanda Develop a crude oil pipeline from Uganda to Kenya
link to South Sudan.

REFINERY

Explore the possibility of EAC partner states to invest in the oil
Refinery to be constructed in Uganda.

ELECTRICITY

To enhance electricity generation and distribution by exploring and
utilizing the resourceswithin each partner state, including exploring
other alternatives sources like renewableenergy, nuclear and
geothermal.

CUSTOMS TERRTORY

To strengthen the single customs territory and implement all the
provisions therein wheretaxes will be collected at the entry points
like Mombasa, Mpondwe, Oluhura

FAST TRACK POLITICAL FEDERATION

By setting up a committee that will draft an EAC political federation
framework that will beconsidered and discussed by all relevant
parties.

EAC E-IDENTITY CARDS

The e-identity cards have already been introduced in the Kenya and
Rwanda and Ugandashould follow suit. This will ease the movement of
persons and services.

EAC SINGLE TOURIST VISA

Fast track the establishment of EAC single tourist visas to facilitate
the tourist industry inthe region.

DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Distribute responsibilities as follows:A) Republic of Uganda- will
spearhead the issues of railway development and politicalfederationB)
Republic of Kenya – will spearhead – issues of electricity generation
and distribution andoil pipe developmentC) Republic of Rwanda – will
spearhead the issues of customs, the single tourist visa, andEAC
e-identity card

MOBILISATION OF RESOURCES

Committees will be instituted chaired by respective partner state and
the chairs will beresponsible for coordination of mobilization of the
necessary resources.

FOLLOW UP AND MONITORING

To meet every two months to review progress of implementation of the
above decisions.The 1st meeting will be held in Nairobi, Kenya in
august 2013 and subsequent meeting in Kigali, Rwanda in October
2013.H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta, H.E President Paul Kagame thanked
their host President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the Republic of Uganda
for the warm and cordial hospitality extended to them and their
delegation during their stay.

Done at Entebbe, Uganda on this day of June 25th 2013

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H.E Yoweri Kaguta MuseveniPresident of the Republic of Uganda

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H.E Uhuru KenyattaPresident of the Republic of Kenya

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H.E Paul KagamePresident of the Republic of Rwanda