Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye on Wednesday, November 16, sounded a warning to Kenyan troops, some of whom are already in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Besigye was speaking to NTV on Wednesday, November 17, when he cautioned the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) against being used by political leaders to exploit the resources in DRC.
The Ugandan politician accused some political leaders of hiding under the caveat of military engagement into ship out DR Congo precious natural resources.
He noted that Kenya stands a great chance of uniting the DRC since the majority of Congolese appreciate and love Kenyan generosity.
"It is critical for Kenya to know that their troops will play a critical role of uniting not just the country but also the political leaders," Besigye noted.
Besigye, however, revealed that some countries that sent military forces to DRC have been using their soldiers to enrich themselves instead of helping the country come out of the military crises.
Kizza confirmed that some countries which do not have gold mines have been exporting gold from DR Congo.
"How can a country that does not have gold mines export the mineral as its leading product," Besigye wondered.
He also called on DRC leaders to join hands in creating a conducive environment in which peace can be sustained.
Informally Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo is largely considered to be the richest African country by its vast wealth of natural resources.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Wednesday, November 16, called for urgent intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that many civilians could be displaced from their homes as M23 Rebels approach Goma.
Uhuru noted that fighting between the army and M23 rebels has flared again in the last week causing hundreds to flee their homes.
Kenyatta met tens of thousands of people living rough on roadsides during his visit to the city of Goma, in eastern Congo.
Uhuru was visiting Congo as regional bloc East African Community (EAC) facilitator and African Union peace envoy.
Unknown people in Congolese army fatigues shot in the air minutes before Uhuru's visit to the Kanyaruchinya camp outside Goma.
