(NAIROBI) – The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) on Wednesday hosted a senior delegation from the Ministry of Trade and Industry of South Sudan for an exchange programme aimed at boosting trade relations and strengthening institutional frameworks between the two countries. The South Sudanese delegation was ledContinue Reading
(KAMPALA) – Trade volumes in East Africa continue to grow at a rapid pace, with rising cargo flows across border points such as Busia and Malaba. According to TradeMark Africa, stronger regional infrastructure, higher population demand, and improved trade systems are driving this growth. Anne Nambooze, TradeMark Africa’s Country DirectorContinue Reading
(JUBA CITY) – Businesses in Juba have voiced growing concerns over major disruptions caused by road closures linked to the trial of First Vice President Dr Riek Machar. The closures, which took place in the heart of the capital, have led to heavy traffic congestion, school delays and losses forContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (CHRSS) has accused Kenya and Uganda of failing to take action against South Sudanese officials suspected of laundering funds and engaging in illicit financial flows. The report says that this inaction has contributed to worsening poverty,Continue Reading
(JUBA) – President Salva Kiir has instructed the Power Purchase Committee to implement reforms at Juba Electricity Distribution Company (JEDCO), with the goal of lowering charges for consumers and improving electricity services in the capital. The directive followed a report by the committee on its review of the power purchaseContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A government led safety net programme backed by the World Bank is helping thousands of South Sudanese women and families start businesses, improve household income and regain a sense of stability in one of the world’s poorest economies. In June 2023, the Government of South Sudan launched theContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese Pound (SSP) continued to lose value in the real market during the week of 15 to 19 September 2025, with the United States Dollar trading at between 7,000 and 7,200 SSP in Juba’s parallel market. The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), however, maintained official exchangeContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Banks in South Sudan are facing a serious liquidity problem, leaving many customers frustrated as they queue for hours only to receive small amounts of cash far below their approved withdrawal limits. Several account holders told Jakony.com® that banks are limiting withdrawals to 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP),Continue Reading
(JUBA) – U.N. investigators have accused South Sudanese authorities of misusing state funds, including payments of $1.7 billion (SSP 12.07 trillion) to companies linked to Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel for road projects that were largely unfinished. The report by the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan highlightsContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudanese foreign exchange market recorded minor adjustments in official rates this week, with the Central Bank of South Sudan maintaining stability in most major currencies. However, parallel market rates continue to trade significantly higher, reflecting ongoing pressure on the local currency. According to the Bank ofContinue Reading
