The East African Legislative Assembly has expressed concern about the ongoing impasse over a sugar deal between Uganda and Kenya.
\nThis comes as some politicians attempt to block a deal signed between Kenya\u2019s president Uhuru Kenyatta and President Yoweri Museveni to allow Uganda export Sugar to Kenya.
\nNow one of Uganda\u2019s representatives to the assembly Bernard Mulengani says the matter is serious and goes against the region\u2019s integration agenda.
\nHe says they may soon have to set up a committee to specifically discuss the matter.
\nAddressing the assembly last week, president Museveni said there was no need for mediation over allowing Ugandan products in Kenya and other East Africa countries.<\/p>\n
Story by Benjamin Jumbe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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