Wanted Kipoi Is A PI In Botswana

Tonny Nsubuga Kipoi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Tonny Nsubuga Kipoi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Prosecutors have pleaded for more time to investigate how Uganda’s former Member of Parliament (MP) in the Bubulo constituency, Tonny Nsubuga Kipoi obtained a waiver to stay in Botswana, despite being a prohibited immigrant (PI).

Kipoi, a wanted man in his native Uganda to face treason charges, is held in custody by Botswana Police Service for re-entering Botswana while a PI and obtaining by false pretences.

It is said that Kipoi, who recently filed a suit at the High Court against the State for unlawful detention and possible repatriation to Uganda, was deported back in 2005 after being declared a PI.

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