The East African Community (EAC) member states are spearheading a proposal to ban the importation of cars from outside countries.
President Museveni disclosed last week, that they are in final stages with other East African states to ensure that no cars are imported into the region, but their spare parts, which will be assembled to create jobs for East Africans.
However, he warned that this can only be possible if African countries accept to work together to strengthen their negotiation with the world market.
"We have discussed with East African members and we are about to agree. We need to stop the importation of cars from outside.
We want them to bring the parts here and assemble them here so that our people at least get the job of joining them together," Mr Museveni said this at the 5th annual young leaders' forum held at the International University of East Africa.
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