As it was expected after govt of Rwanda communique, on Gatuna border reopening, the border is now open for the people of two sister countries after three years clousure.
Government of Rwanda on Thursday, January 27, announced it will re-open its main border with Uganda as part of efforts to restore bilateral ties.
The border has remained closed for most traffic for three years after Rwanda failed to secure assurance from their Ugandan counterparts that the targeting of Rwandan nationals in Uganda would stop, on top of other grievances to the leadership in Kampala.
The re-opening of the border is set to spark social and economic activities and also benefit the informal cross-border traders who rely on the two Partner States for the supply and market of their goods.
It will also fast-track the operationalization of the Gatuna-Katuna One-Stop Border Post and in turn, reduce the cost of doing business across East Africa.
