The family of former Rwandan intelligence chief Col. Patrick Karegeya has resolved to have their son buried in South Africa, a country where he had been in exile for a long time.
This follows the refusal by the government of Uganda to have the former spy chief brought back home for a decent burial.
The Government advised the family either to bury him in his home country Rwanda or the country where he was resident.
Government further claimed that Karegeya was not a Ugandan citizen therefore could not be buried in a Country where he is an alien.
Karegeya was on January 1 discovered slumped on a bed by staff at a $350-a-night hotel room in Michelangelo Towers Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.
He was born in Mbarara district, Western Uganda, where his parents still live.
This follows the refusal by the government of Uganda to have the former spy chief brought back home for a decent burial.
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The Government advised the family either to bury him in his home country Rwanda or the country where he was resident.
Government further claimed that Karegeya was not a Ugandan citizen therefore could not be buried in a Country where he is an alien.
“Following media reports of the death of Col. Patrick Karegeya in South Africa and speculation regarding his interment, the Government of the Republic of Uganda wishes to clarify that the deceased was a citizen of the Republic of Rwanda and resident in South Africa at the time of his death.
"Therefore, burial arrangements should be made in one of those countries. The Government of Uganda has communicated this position to the family of the Late Karegeya,” a statement issued by Government said.
His wife, Leah Kabuto Karegeya, issued a statement on Sunday saying the family had taken a difficult decision to bury Karegeya in Johannesburg, adding that the date would be communicated later.
Karegeya was on January 1 discovered slumped on a bed by staff at a $350-a-night hotel room in Michelangelo Towers Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.
He was born in Mbarara district, Western Uganda, where his parents still live.