The Senate Committee on Trade has recommended the expansion and modernization of the Busia One-Stop Border Post to alleviate congestion and enhance cross-border trade between Kenya and Uganda. Following an inspection on Wednesday, committee chairperson Kwale Senator Issa Boy Juma noted the challenges faced by traders and transporters, including poor roads and harassment from the neighboring side.
Juma emphasized the need for wider roads and a modern parking yard to accommodate more trailers, as the current facility only holds 40 trucks. He confirmed that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has identified available land for expansion and emphasized the importance of enhancing health departments for improved pandemic preparedness.
Senators Jackson Mandago and Samson Cherargey echoed calls for infrastructure upgrades, with Cherargey proposing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve clearance processes. They also raised concerns about parking fees and the need for improved coordination in fee collection.
Joseph Okhanga, chairman of the Busia Clearing and Forwarding Association, urged immediate action to expand the customs area to enhance efficiency and revenue collection. The committee is currently in Busia for a week-long session under the Senate Mashinani programme.
Juma emphasized the need for wider roads and a modern parking yard to accommodate more trailers, as the current facility only holds 40 trucks. He confirmed that the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has identified available land for expansion and emphasized the importance of enhancing health departments for improved pandemic preparedness.
Senators Jackson Mandago and Samson Cherargey echoed calls for infrastructure upgrades, with Cherargey proposing the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve clearance processes. They also raised concerns about parking fees and the need for improved coordination in fee collection.
Joseph Okhanga, chairman of the Busia Clearing and Forwarding Association, urged immediate action to expand the customs area to enhance efficiency and revenue collection. The committee is currently in Busia for a week-long session under the Senate Mashinani programme.
