Ugandan farmers at a banana farm. Why did Ugandan minister call for ban on Kenyan traders? Uganda's EAC Minister Rebecca Kadaga called for a ban on Kenyan traders. Concerns over Kenyan traders buying food directly from farmers were also raised earlier. Amuru district authorities have also voiced concern about Kenyan traders purchasing food directly from farms using poor handling methods, which affects the quality of the produce.

Source: Daily Nation March 20, 2026 15:37 UTC