The disagreements between Ugandan and Rwanda governments are inconsequential to the solid relationship between the two countries, government officials say.
On Wednesday this week, Rwandan border authorities blocked Ugandan cargo trucks that were heading to Rwanda from Uganda at Gatuna border. By Thursday, hundreds of traders were stuck at the border as the government of Rwanda released a statement issued by the Rwanda Revenue Authority that the move was to allow the upgrading of the One Stop Border Post at Gatuna.
The switch was allegedly meant to give the contractor ample time and space to accomplish the work on time. The Uganda Revenue Authority also advised that all trucks going to Rwanda should go through Mirama hills-Kagitumba Border.
However, Ofwono Opondo the Government Spokesperson poked holes into the detail by Rwandan authorities saying that the government had also learnt that Rwanda was preventing some of her people from crossing into Uganda for education and health services. According to OO, if the closure of the border post was to allow construction works, they wouldn't have prevented people from coming to Uganda
But, Henry Oryem Okello the State Minister for Foreign Affairs says that Uganda has a long, special and unique history with Rwanda, adding that all will return to normal at some point.
Also on Thursday, Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda told Parliament that the events between the borders of Uganda and Rwanda are sad, but Government was working to resolve the crisis.
