The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.
“There is a big problem with the 1986 group who behave the same as President Museveni and Dr. Kizza Besigye. President Museveni has never dreamt of life after the presidency; it's worse for our brother Besigye, who believes nobody can serve better than him.”