Kenyan transporters suspend cargo movement into Congo over safety fears

Author: Hilary KimuyuPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Business & EconomyWorld / International
Kenyan transporters suspend cargo movement into Congo over safety fears

Kenya’s Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDCA) is suspending trips into the Democratic Republic of Congo after a Kenyan truck driver was killed and attacks struck key cargo routes. In a security alert issued on October 15, the association urged operators to halt non-essential journeys along a major cargo corridor. The move reflects safety concerns for road transporters.

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