Opposition Democratic Party (DP) has asked President Museveni to intervene and bring peace to neighboring Kenya which has been riddled with protests.
Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga rallied his supporters who came out in large numbers to take part in countrywide protests to demand that President William Ruto’s government lowers the cost of living.
Addressing the weekly press briefing at the party headquarters at City House in Kampala, DP president, Norbert Mao who also doubles as the minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs said that president Museveni has a record of ensuring peace in Uganda and neighboring countries.
According to Mao, the president should offer his expertise to the government of Kenya .
He argued that when Kenya is not stable the spillover effect would be felt by Ugandans as it has ever been witnessed following the chaos that broke out after the 2008 election.
He however advised other East African countries to help mediate in dialogue between President Ruto and opposition leader, Raila Odinga.
The Monday protests in Kenya left many Ugandan businessmen counting losses after several tracks carrying goods could not cross over to Uganda.
Meanwhile, the Ugandan business community under Kampala City Traders Association(KACITA) have asked Kenya Port Authority to halt charging Uganda goods that are still stuck at Mombasa port due to the protest
KACITA spokesperson, Isa Sekitto, said the protests will most likely lead to an increase in the prices of commodities in Uganda.
On Monday several trucks carrying goods to Uganda and other neighboring countries were stranded at the Busia and Malaba borders fearing what would happen next.
