Migingo Controversy

The recent developments in Kenya and Uganda regarding the ownership of the small island-Migingo is a course of worry to not only the two countries but to the entire East African Region in general given the quest for a political federation by 2015.
It is reminiscent of the events which led to the collapse of the East African Cooperation way back in 1977. The suspicions and mistrust which seems to be cropping up is likely to impact negatively especially on the other East African Countries which may not be having any hand in the impasse.
This development adds to the twist being experienced by these countries as each seems to be guarding its interests without the realisation of the fact that the various documents signed towards the formation of the community are binding and calls on each country to compromise and adjust to the realities of a union or some organisation of that sort.
It remains to be seen now if Kenya and Uganda, not to forget Tanzania which has kept to its guns will let go their national interests and ambitions for the sake of a greater interest-the Political Federation of East Africa.