Uganda has written to the Government of South Sudan seeking reimbursement of funds paid to Ugandan traders and companies on behalf of South Sudan.
In 2018, Parliament endorsed government’s request to clear Shs151 billion owed to Ugandan traders and companies by the South Sudan Government.
Ugandan traders supplied goods and services to the Government of South Sudan between 2008 and 2010 but following an outbreak of conflict in December 2013, the payment process was interrupted.
Following this, the two governments entered into a mutual agreement that would ensure Uganda clears the payments and treat it as a loan to the Government of South Sudan.
While appearing before the Trade Tourism and Industries committee on Thursday, 03 November 2022, the Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija said that he had written to the South Sudan Government asking for reimbursement of the money they paid to Ugandan traders.
“We have already submitted letters of claim and when I met the South Sudan Minister, he answered positively that they have received the letter and they are making preparations to pay,” Kasaija said.