Uganda’s ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to DR Congo Farid Kaliisa is yet to present credentials to President Felix Tshisekedi, as is the customary practice, three years after he was designated which diplomatic sources describe as “an intentional snub.”

The snub, which has constipated his work, including being fully at the duty station, diplomatic sources told this newspaper, is “intended to send signals” to Kampala as the sending state. The signals, and sources indicated, are usually twofold: either the designated person is “unsuitable” or the host country has “serious issues” with the sending state.

Sources particularly related President Tshisekedi’s, who is on talking terms with his Ugandan counterpart, the snubbing of Ambassador Kaliisa “to appease” the establishment in Kinshasa long convinced that the Kampala regime is in cahoots with neighbouring Kigali in supporting the ragtag M23 rebel group.

Kampala has variously denied the charges of supporting the M23 that has left a trail of death, destruction, and despair in the eastern DR Congo.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Mr Vincent Bagiire, told this publication that they are dealing with the matter.

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