UTC Founder Ayabatwa: The East African Court of Justice Rules it Does not Have Jurisdiction Over UTC

Rwanda's credibility is fast depleting, says Senior Advisor David Himbara. "Seizing private property is one sure way of confirming to the world community that Rwanda is neither bound by laws, nor does it care enough about the impact such actions might have. Little wonder that the international community that formerly held Rwanda in high regard are turned off. Aid to Rwanda plummeted from USD1.2 billion in 2011 to USD661 million in 2013. Further, Rwanda has slipped from 32nd to 46th position in ease of doing business."

Although EACJ declined UTC case, Ayabatwa is encouraged by the Learned Court's reasoning. "Our case is compelling - and everything has a beginning and end. As long as we have credible courts such as EACJ, we will recover UTC and other properties illegally seized, however long the legal processes may take. As the proverbial saying goes, 'patience is a virtue.' Justice and fairness always triumph and UTC is no exception."

Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa is a successful Pan-African businessman invested across the continent in various sectors. He has invested millions of dollars in Rwandan economy including UTC. For more on Ayabatwa, see http://panafricantobaccogroup.com/; on his philanthropy see http://tribertrujugiro.com/

 For further information contact David Himbara, [email protected]