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The Ministry of Internal Affairs is yet to investigate how some Ugandans have acquired diplomatic passports, which are reserved exclusively for diplomats.

Earlier this month, Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, son of the late businessman Bonney Katatumba, was seen on social media flaunting an alleged diplomatic passport, despite not being a diplomat. He is one of several Ugandans who have appeared in the media displaying such passports.

According to Mr Simon Mundeyi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mr Katatumba has been summoned several times to explain how he obtained the diplomatic passport but has yet to comply.

“We want him to come and explain whose diplomatic passport he was holding. We want to inform the public that not every Ugandan is entitled to acquiring a diplomatic passport,” Mr Mundeyi said.

He further said: “We have never issued a diplomatic passport to Rugiirwa Katatumba. On April 10, 2021, he applied for an ordinary passport, which he received in November 2021. It expires in 2031. We want him to explain how he got the diplomatic passport he claims to have.”

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