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News Uganda » Central Region » Trade: Who benefits from Uganda-South Sudan trade?

News channel or source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/who-benefits-from-uganda-south-sudan-trade--5635802

Published on: Saturday 17 October 2026

For a Ugandan manufacturer supplying construction materials to Juba, South Sudan represents an important export market. For a South Sudanese trader seeking to purchase those same materials directly ...

News Uganda » Central Region » Trade: Uganda, South Sudan Seek to Cut Trade Costs and Expand Markets

News channel or source: https://softpower.ug/uganda-south-sudan-seek-to-cut-trade-costs-and-expand-markets/

Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Uganda and South Sudan have called for stronger trade cooperation, improved border operations and increased private-sector investment as the two countries seek to expand business opportunities and ...

News Uganda » Central Region » Trade: Uganda Says Exports to South Sudan Hit US$700 Million

News channel or source: https://www.riotimesonline.com/uganda-south-sudan-trade-2026/

Published on: Thursday 08 October 2026

Uganda South Sudan trade grew as Uganda said its exports reached about US$700 million, up from US$490 million in 2024, despite a row over traders.

News Uganda » Central Region » Trade: Charcoal trucks risk auction as illegal trade persists in northern Uganda

News channel or source: https://www.independent.co.ug/charcoal-trucks-risk-auction-as-illegal-trade-persists-in-northern-uganda/

Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026

Gulu, Uganda | URN | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have warned that trucks repeatedly used to transport charcoal in Northern Uganda risk being auctioned as authorities intensify a ...

News Uganda » Central Region » Trade: Gen Mbadi Calls for Action on Trade Barriers at Uganda-Kenya Joint Technical Committee

News channel or source: https://softpower.ug/gen-mbadi-calls-for-action-on-trade-barriers-at-uganda-kenya-joint-technical-committee/

Published on: Saturday 10 October 2026

Minister of State for Trade Gen Wilson Mbadi has called for urgent action to address persistent trade barriers between Uganda and Kenya, saying delays in implementing agreed measures weaken regional ...

News Uganda » Central Region » Trade: 2027 Kenya polls, South Sudan trade concerns put Uganda on regional alert

News channel or source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/2027-kenya-polls-south-sudan-trade-concerns-put-uganda-on-regional-alert-5623042

Published on: Wednesday 07 October 2026

Uganda has directed security and immigration agencies in districts along its border with Kenya to step up monitoring after allegations that some Ugandan nationals are crossing into Kenya to register ...