The two African Great Lakes countries are partners in many areas, particularly in the trade, infrastructure, security (military), education, agriculture and energy sectors.

[1] Kenya and Uganda were also founding members of the original East African Community (EAC), which later collapsed due to ideological differences and territorial disputes within itself.

It has contributed a great deal in improving trade and overall relations between Kenya and Uganda.

This made Uganda the 2nd largest export destination for Kenyan goods after the European Union.

The standard gauge rail link will boost efficiency in delivering goods to the landlocked country from Kenya.

[4] On completion this would have been the world's longest heated pipeline, covering a distance of 1380 km.