REOPENING OF THE RWANDA-UGANDA GATUNA BORDER:
- July 28, 2024
- Posted by: chosen@202q
- Category: Prepare To Travel Tips
REOPENING OF THE RWANDA-UGANDA GATUNA BORDER:
Uganda-Rwanda Relations.
Rwanda’s statement on Friday, January 28, 2022, that it will restore its gatuna border after three years of closure was warmly received by Ugandan traders and travelers.
Following accusations from Rwanda that Uganda was funding rebel groups to destabilize the country, Rwanda closed the border crossing in February 2019. Meanwhile, Uganda charged that the government of Rwanda was spying on it. Since then, there have been many difficulties in the business ties between the two nations, particularly for the traders at the border checkpoints and the unrestricted travel of tourists from any nation.
According to the Rwandan statement, the administration is aware that problems highlighted by Rwanda have a resolution process in place. Uganda has promised to resolve any outstanding issues.
Due to the closing of the Gatuna-Katuna bridge, citizens of Rwanda and Uganda who conducted cross-border business faced financial difficulties. Experts in business are urging both governments to reimburse traders who suffered financial losses as a result of the shutdown.
Gatuna border and travel industry
The Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women’s Executive Director filed a complaint in 2019 requesting that the court order the reopening of the border and permit traders, particularly women, to continue employment.
In the meantime, people are excitedly anticipating Monday, January 31, 2022, when the gates reopen for the first time in three years in Gatuna, Rwanda, and Katuna, Uganda.
Travel between the two nations was easy before the border was closed. Itineraries were created, with activities in both nations included. Road transfers ceased as a result of the border closure. Now, it is more expensive for travelers to fly into Entebbe or Kigali, adding unnecessary expense to their itineraries. It is evident that the majority of these itineraries were not fulfilled.
Good news and renewed confidence that Uganda and Rwanda will both be able to address their troubles have arrived with the year 2022. There is also hope that the COVID-19 pandemic will soon come to an end and that we may resume our smooth travel schedule as before.