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Koenig Arrives in Uganda for Three-Day State Visit, Signs Landmark Trade Deal



President Koenig (right) being welcomed by Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (left) upon his arrival at Entebbe International Airport. PHOTO | ELIAS PILZ

By Alexei Stoyanov |@AlexeiStoy

Kampala, Uganda –  President Luke Koenig landed at Entebbe International Airport this evening, kicking off a three-day state visit to Uganda as part of his five-nation African tour. This marks the second leg of his week-long diplomatic engagement across the continent. Koenig was warmly received at the tarmac by Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja before proceeding to State House Entebbe, where he held a private meeting with President Yoweri Museveni. 

The two heads of state emerged with a joint declaration announcing a bilateral trade agreement aimed at boosting cross-border investment, enhancing exports, and establishing Eastorian business footholds in Uganda’s growing industrial sector. “This agreement cements a new era of Eastoria-Uganda cooperation,” said Eastorian Trade and Industry Minister Greta Maier. “It reflects our shared commitment to inclusive development, regional integration, and sustainable trade.” Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed the sentiment, stating in an official release that the deal “opens doors for deeper collaboration in agro-processing, infrastructure, and green energy.”

President Koenig will visit several high-impact development projects funded by the Eastoria Africa Development Fund (EADF) on Tuesday. Among the key sites is the Buziga–Gaba Road, a 34km renovation project aimed at decongesting southern Kampala. The project has been underway for the last year and is 70% complete, according to Uganda’s Ministry of Works.

Later that day, President Koenig will officiate the grand opening of the Eastoria-Uganda Industrial Park, a 345-acre economic zone located in Namanve, on the eastern fringes of Kampala. The park, financed entirely by the EADF, is set to host up to 4,500 industries, focusing on renewable energy tech, agro-processing, and textile production. Ugandan Minister of Trade Francis Mwebesa hailed it as “a historic milestone for job creation and industrial expansion.”

On Wednesday, the final day of his visit, President Koenig will address a press conference in central Kampala before speaking to thousands of young people at Kololo Independence Grounds. According to advance remarks released by his press office, Koenig will speak on “the future of Eastoria-Africa relations” and highlight Eastoria’s commitment to youth empowerment, digital transformation, and climate-conscious partnerships.

Local excitement is already building. “We’ve seen roads fixed, jobs being promised, and an industrial park going up thanks to this partnership. It’s a big deal,” said 28-year-old Daniel Kato, a Kampala-based logistics manager. Alina Moser, a businesswoman from Lucerne currently operating a tech startup incubator in Uganda, remarked, “This visit reinforces that Eastoria is serious about long-term engagement. It’s not just aid; it’s collaboration.”

Back home, political watchers are also paying close attention. Dr. Lukas Rennert, a foreign policy analyst at the Eastorian Strategic Forum, said: “Koenig is strategically linking his legacy to a bold vision of Eastoria as a development partner—not just in rhetoric, but through measurable, high-impact projects.” The President will depart Uganda for South Africa on Thursday morning, continuing a whirlwind tour that will also take him to Nigeria and Morocco.

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