The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has ordered an immediate halt to all cargo loading for South Sudan after the Elegu border reached full capacity. The directive addresses severe congestion and rising insecurity on the Nimule-Juba corridor. Truck drivers' strike enters its sixth day, demanding better security and release of detained colleagues.
The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) issued a statement on May 3, 2026, declaring the situation had reached a breaking point. "LoDDCA hereby directs: Immediate Suspension: All transporters, clearing agents, and drivers must halt the loading and dispatch of cargo destined for South Sudan until further notice," the association stated.
Drivers already en route have been instructed to park at Malaba before crossing into Uganda or at other designated secure rest stops. The directive stems from an ongoing strike entering its sixth day over rising insecurity along the Nimule-Juba corridor.
In a May 2 statement, LoDDCA described a recent incident leaving a Kenyan driver with severe head injuries. The situation escalated in Yirol, where 10 Kenyan drivers were reportedly detained and taken to an undisclosed location without formal charges or communication.
Drivers demand the immediate release of their colleagues, disclosure of their whereabouts, and proper legal processing of any charges. They also call for investigations against perpetrators, stronger security patrols, removal of illegal charges, and compensation for victims. LoDDCA says the suspension will remain until safety and operational conditions are restored through enforceable measures.
