BY EUGENE OKUMU
President Uhuru Kenyatta's tour of Uganda bore an uncanny resemblance to United States Barack Obama’s maiden presidential tour of Kenya and Ethiopia in July.
Upon arrival at State House, Entebbe, on Saturday, Uhuru was accorded a 21-gun salute, just like Obama was, at State House, Nairobi.
In both cases, the leaders held bilateral talks and later, the visiting presidents were treated to banquets at the state houses.
Among topics covered during the talks during the two visits were a more concentrated effort in the war of corruption and security.
Uhuru inspected a guard of honour by the Uganda Defence Force before delivering a key address on Monday while Obama inspected a troop of navy officers.
The president toured the CIPLA Quality Chemical Industry manufacturing plant in Kampala while Obama visited the FAFFA manufacturing plant in Addis Ababa.
Uhuru's address to the Ugandan Parliament marked the end of his three-day state visit, while Obama's trip ended with a much awaited speech at Safaricom Stadium Kasarani.
The two addresses both featured calls for an opposition that tows the line, with emphasis for cooperation with the state, and democracy.
Presidents Uhuru Kenyatt and Yoweri Museveni stand at attention for the singing of the national anthems of Kenya and Ugand and the 21-gun salute at State House Entebbe on August 8, 2015. Photo/PSCU
Presidents Barack Obama and Uhuru Kenyatta stand at attention for the singing of the US and Kenyan national anthems and the 21-gun salute at State House Nairobi on July 25, 2015. Photo/PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects a guard of honour of officers drawn from the Uganda Defence Forces at State House, Entebbe on August 8, 2015. Photo/PSCU
US President Barack Obama inspects a guard of honour at State House Nairobi on July 25, 2015. Photo/PSCU
Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Yoweri Museveni lead their respective delegations during bilateral talks at the State House, Entebbe on August 8, 2015. Photo/PSCU
Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta and Barack Obama lead their respective delegations in bilateral talks at State House Nairobi on July 25, 2015. Photo/PSCU
Presidents Yoweri Museveni and Uhuru Kenyatta toast while Uganda's first lady Janet Kataaha Museveni and Kenya's Margaret Kenyatta look on during the state banquet on August 8, 2015. Photo/PSCU
U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (L) share a toast at the end of a state dinner in Obama's honor at the State House in Nairobi July 25, 2015. Photo/REUTERS
President Uhuru Kenyatta on a conducted tour of the CIPLA Quality Chemical Industry LTD at the manufacturing plant in Kampala, Uganda on August 8, 2015. Photo/PSCU
U.S. President Obama shows off a ear of corn grown by a farmer participating in the Feed the Future program as he tours the Faffa Food factory in Addis Ababa. Photo/PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses the Ugandan Parliament on the last day of his state visit on August 10, 2015. Photo/PSCU
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at an indoor stadium in Nairobi July 26, 2015. Photo/REUTERS
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