A Kenyan long-distance truck driver has reportedly been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), prompting the Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDCA) to urge transporters to avoid non-essential journeys along a volatile cargo route.
The association identified the deceased as Mohamed Talib in a statement issued on October 15, 2026, citing renewed violence along the Mahagi–Pimbo–Djugu–Bunia–Kisangani corridor.
LoDCA warned that insecurity and poor road conditions in parts of the route were exposing drivers, conductors and other transport workers to serious risks.
The warning followed reports that six truck drivers, including Kenyans, had been captured by rebels while transporting cargo in the region. The drivers were subsequently reported to have been found safe.
The association has urged transport companies and cargo operators to suspend non-essential trips along the affected corridor until the security situation is confirmed to be safe.
It has also called on the Kenyan and Congolese governments, security agencies and regional stakeholders to strengthen cross-border security coordination and improve the protection of transport workers.
The latest reports have renewed concerns over the safety of Kenyan truckers operating in parts of the DRC affected by armed violence.