Business 14 October 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Ugandan Charcoal Traders Report Shs2.4 Billion Stock Stranded at South Sudan Border
Charcoal traders are reporting that their stock worth an estimated Shs2.4 billion is currently stranded at the border with South Sudan following the suspension of a ban by Ugandan Parliament. The traders are appealing to President Museveni for intervention. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/charcoal-traders-say-shs2-4b-stock-stranded-at-south-sudan-border-as-parliament-suspends-ban-5632532
Traders dealing in charcoal along the Uganda-South Sudan border are facing significant financial losses, with an estimated Shs2.4 billion worth of stock currently held up. The situation arises from the recent suspension of a ban by the Ugandan Parliament, which has left their goods in limbo at the border crossing.
The affected traders, primarily operating in areas near the South Sudan border, have voiced their distress and are appealing for presidential intervention. They are seeking a pardon regarding the enforcement of Executive Order No. 3, which has impacted their trade.
According to reports, the traders presented their grievances at the Koboko District headquarters, highlighting the economic hardship caused by the stranded charcoal. The exact details of the ban and the reasons for its suspension by Parliament are still unfolding, but the immediate impact on traders is severe.
This situation underscores the complexities of cross-border trade and the implications of policy changes on local economies. The traders are hoping for a swift resolution that will allow them to resume their business and recover their blocked investments.