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Juba County Commissioner Restricts Small-Scale Trade to Locals

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What happened

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Kalisto Lado, the caretaker commissioner of Juba County, announced a ban on foreign nationals engaging in small-scale retail in the county. The directive, issued on October 5, 2026, requires foreigners to leave businesses such as chapati stalls, boda-boda services, and the sale of tomatoes, onions, and charcoal to South Sudanese locals. Lado later clarified that foreigners may still invest in wholesale trade, companies, and factories.

From radiotamazuj.org, riotimesonline.com

Why it matters

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The measure restricts established cross-border trade and local market dynamics in Juba. Critics argue the directive is unlawful under the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community, which commits partner states to the free movement of persons, labor, and services.

From radiotamazuj.org

Who's involved

  • Kalisto LadoCaretaker commissioner of Juba County, implementing local trade restrictions.
  • South SudanThe country where the trade restrictions are being implemented.
  • UgandaA country whose traders operating in Juba are reportedly concerned by the ban.
  • East African CommunityThe intergovernmental bloc whose treaty principles are cited as potentially violated by the ban.
  • JubaThe capital of South Sudan where the retail ban applies.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • UgandaSpeculative

    Ugandan traders might see reduced revenue from operating in Juba.

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  1. Commissioner Kalisto Lado restricted small-scale trade to locals in South Sudan.1 source
  2. Kalisto Lado takes on the role of caretaker commissioner for Juba County.1 source

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