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Rwanda speaks out on tension at Kyanika border post

JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PML Daily Staff Writer by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PML Daily Staff Writer
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Tensions between Uganda and Rwanda are reaching unprecedented levels after the later barred any kind of movements from Uganda into its territory starting Wednesday evening, February, 27. (COURTESY PHOTO)

KYANIKA – Cargo trucks from Uganda have been blocked from crossing into Rwanda at Kyanika border shared by Uganda and Rwanda to pave the way for the upgrade of the one-stop border post, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has said.

The Rwandan taxman, in a letter addressed to the Commissioner for Customs at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on Wednesday, February 27, said heavy trucks would be diverted to other border crossings.

“We are considering reducing the traffic of heavy trucks to allow completion of the OSBP infrastructure,” read, in part, the letter signed by Ms. Rosine Uwamariya, the Commissioner for Customs at RRA.

“In view of the above, Rwanda Revenue Authority would like to inform you that with effect from  February 28, all heavy trucks carrying goods destined and those transiting via Gatuna shall be temporarily diverted from using Gatuna Border Post to Kagitumba/Mirama Hills border posts,” she added.

Social media uproar

However, the announcement followed complaints on social media of stranded citizens and truck drivers.

“Why are our goods being stopped from entering Rwanda? Our friendship still stands,” Aaron Ainomugisha posted on Twitter.

For ordinary citizens, the deteriorating diplomatic relations between Rwanda and Uganda, that has largely remained at the top, seemed to have moved to the grassroots, interrupting their lives.

Both Kampala and Kigali accuse each other of espionage.

“But this madness between Rwanda and Uganda must stop. My family from the other side has been blocked from coming to Uganda for our sister’s marriage ceremonies!,” tweeted Agather Atuhaire, before posing: “How can both be oblivious of or ignore the fact that there are people with families both sides?!”

Continued bickering

Relations between Rwanda and Uganda continue to deteriorate. (PML MONTAGE PHOTO)

Kigali accuses Kampala of harassing its nationals through arrests and torture and has been advising Rwandans to restrict their travel to Uganda.

On the other hand, Kampala denies, claiming those detained are individuals suspected of spying.

In a recent exclusive interview with The East African, president Kagame had expressed disappointment over the bad blood between the two nations which share a long history of cordial ties.

“It is very intriguing to find that, even with that history and a good foundation, we have something like this going on,” Mr. Kagame said; adding: “It is hard to just put it in one word, or even in a few words. All I can say is that it’s a matter that can be resolved… that must be resolved. Because the alternative is not something that we should even be thinking about, or entertaining.”

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