By Ken Muthomi - Reporter
South Sudan, May 04, 2026 - Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has issued a directive halting the loading and dispatch of all cargo destined for South Sudan, citing the industrial action at the Elegu border point.
In a statement on Monday, LoDDCA said that the industrial action along the border has worsened vehicle congestion, exposing truck drivers to heightened safety risks and increased uncertainty.
The industrial action by truck drivers at the border point is a response to severe safety risks, extortion, and new tax policies enforced by South Sudanese authorities.
The association noted that the infrastructure at Elegu can no longer safely accommodate drivers, and continued dispatch of cargo will only destabilise operations along the corridor.
“The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) issues this directive as the industrial action along the South Sudan corridor enters its sixth day, with transport operations effectively at a standstill,” LoDDCA stated.
“At the Elegu border, trucks are no longer moving; they are accumulating. All designated holding areas are fully saturated, with vehicles spilling beyond parking zones and creating uncontrolled congestion,” it added.
Transporters, clearing agents, and drivers have been advised not to dispatch cargo destined for South Sudan until safety, security, and operational conditions are restored through enforceable measures, according to LoDDCA.
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Any disregard of this directive will contribute directly to worsening congestion, increased exposure of drivers to harm, and prolonged disruption of transport operations. Further updates will be communicated as the situation evolves.
LoDDCA is a non-profit organization registered in 2019 that advocates for the rights, welfare, and safety of drivers and transport workers. The association addresses issues such as fair labour practices, mental health, and cross-border safety.
The association has over 2,264 active members, including long-haul truck drivers, PSV operators, and conductors, with a large portion operating along the Northern Corridor.
The warning and halt of cargo movement at the Elegu border, which handles an average of 160 to 200 trucks daily, could significantly disrupt trade between Kenya and South Sudan by slowing the flow of goods along one of the region’s key supply corridors.