Ugandan authorities have allegedly apprehended and detained Kenyan drivers’ leaders,.
In a statement by the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA), the association said the arrest came shortly after the leaders helped broker a resolution to the recent trucking standoff along a road linking Uganda and South Sudan.
KTA revealed that the detained Kenyans played a role in negotiations that addressed the arrest and harassment of truck drivers in South Sudan and led to the signing of a record of resolutions on trade facilitations and highway security on saturday may 9.p
KTA described the reported arrests in Uganda as unjust and deeply concerning, claiming that individuals who had acted in good faith to secure a peaceful solution were now being subjected to arbitrary detention.
“Their efforts contributed significantly to the successful conclusion of negotiations and culminated in the signing of the Record of Resolutions on Trade Facilitation and Highway Security on May 9, 2026, which facilitated the resumption of normal trade operations along the corridor,” KTA stated.
“It is therefore both unjust and deeply concerning that leaders who acted in good faith to secure a peaceful resolution are now reportedly being subjected to arbitrary arrest,” it added.
According to KTA, the drivers have already begun a strike at the key border crossings of Malaba and Busia.
As a results, the protests have disrupted cargo flow along the Northern Corridor and raising fears of wider economic consequences for the region.
“KTA respectfully calls upon the Ugandan security authorities to immediately and unconditionally release the detained leaders, guarantee their safety and well-being, and facilitate their prompt and safe return to Kenya,” the association further stated.
