The deal signed in April 2022 paves the way for deportation to Rwanda of migrants and asylum seekers staying in the UK illegally.

The UK made the decision to discourage people crossing to the country illegally and reduce the budget spent on them every year.

It is said that Braverman will visit Rwanda towards the end of next week between 18th and 19th March and meet with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta.

Sources have been disclosing that Andrew Mitchell, UK Minister for International Development and Africa is also planning to visit Rwanda.

Braverman is visiting Rwanda at a time when the country is facing criticisms for the deal to deport migrants to Rwanda.

UK explains that Rwanda is a safe country where migrants and asylum seekers can enjoy a dignified life.

The assessment conducted by the United Kingdom indicated that the first batch of migrants might be deported to Rwanda in 2024.

Through the deal signed between Rwanda and UK in April last year, the latter will provide an upfront investment of £120 million to fund invaluable opportunities for Rwandans and migrants including secondary qualifications, vocational and skills training, language lessons and higher education.

These asylum seekers from African countries and others outside the continent will be treated decently like Rwandans upon arrival. It is expected that those willing to return to their mother lands will be helped to do so.

Last year, over 45,000 illegal migrants crossed into the UK. The number is expected to increase to 80,000 this year.

UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman is awaited in Kigali.