Kampala — Government has said it will not block Tanzania's rice from accessing Uganda as the country did with Kakira Sugar recently.
While opening the 26th annual manufacturer's Trade Show in Kampala, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said the Tanzanian rice which is currently stuck at Mutukula, will be allowed to Uganda, indicating government would not retaliate since Tanzania has been blocking a number of products such as sugar from entering its territory.
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