{Rwanda has been committed to strengthening ties with neighbouring countries to jointly fast track development in various sectors. The move saw the country integrated in many regional organizations including East African Community where member states are gradually improving bilateral relations and easing free movements to facilitate business among others. }
Rwanda recently opened one stop border post (OSBP) at Cyanika with Uganda, cutting short the amount of time spent at both sides of the border clearing entry.
The initiative has been hailed by cross-border traders who say their livelihoods have been transformed as they are free to make business or make travels in neighboring country without delays.
Border users have told IGIHE that making Cyanika one border post brought several advantages.
“Been made easy as we only present identity card to cross which is different from the past where it was required to obtain a passport. The process of clearing goods has, too, been simplified thus curbing the vice of smuggling,” said Tuyishime Augustin, a potter found at Cyanika one stop border.
“Transactions at the border have been eased and can be seen through fast service delivery,” said Uwineza Jeannette, a cross border business woman importing clothes from Uganda.
Cyanika one stop border post operates for 15 hours per day from 8:00 hours up to 20:00 hours.
Mukwiye James, Cyanika border manager has told IGIHE that the OSBP has as well improved good cooperation as Ugandans can easily do business in Rwanda and vice versa for Rwandans.
He further explained that it improved service delivery.
“Whatever we do, matches with government’s programs and service delivery services. We sit together with border officials to deliberate on how to make improvements, “said Mukwiye.
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