Tanzania Finally Bows to Rwanda’s Demands on Trucks

{{Tanzania has finally bowed to Kigali’s demands to lower the road toll on Rwanda’s trucks heading into the country.}}

The move came after negotiations in Kampala on Tuesday between Finance Minister William Mgimwa and his Rwandese counterpart, Mr Claver Gatete.

Dr Mgimwa told media that the government had lowered the rate to $152 from the previous $500 per truck.

He explained: “We finally realised that if we stuck to our guns, Tanzania was likely to suffer because our colleagues have fewer vehicles entering our country compared to our trucks headed for Rwanda.”

Dr Mgimwa said he had sent Mr Gatete a letter confirming the new rates.

The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) commissioner general, Mr Ben Kagarama, confirmed that Kigali had received Dr Mgimwa’s letter.

“I have just been informed by my minister that the rates have been lowered and we have also decided to opt for the old charges as well,” said the RRA boss. “We have cancelled the new rates that came into effect on September 1.

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