Rwanda has threatened to fine its citizens found attempting to cross into Uganda.
The directive, according to Nelson Nshangabasheija, the mayor at Katuna border, became effective on midnight on Monday, March 4.
“Any Rwandan who will be attempting to cross to Uganda will be fined US$5,000 (Shs18million). All vehicles from Rwanda are being checked to make sure that no Rwandan crosses to Uganda,” Nshangabasheija told Watchdoguganda.
According to Nshangabasheija, Rwandans are only allowed to cross back to Rwanda alongside some Ugandans because Rwanda is ‘safer’
The mayor’s revelations follow souring relations between the two neighbors, that have seen the Uganda-Rwanda border point at Katuna closed last Tuesday. This after the Kigali accused Kampala of arresting, harassing and torturing Rwandans in Uganda.
The diplomatic wrangles between the two countries has gained attention of many Ugandans and Bobi Wine on Monday shared hi sentiments on the fights.