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Busia KE / Busia UG

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LOCATION

Busia, Kenya is located in Busia County, in Kenya’s Western Province, approximately 268 miles (431 km), by road, west of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and largest city. This location is immediately east of Busia, Uganda

WHY

The Busia border is one of the busiest in Africa, with an average of 894 vehicles crossing per day (TMA, 2011). In 2011, the time to cross the border was variable taking between queue time is variable and between a few hours and up to five days. Delays create costs for traders.

  • IMPLEMENTING PARTNER

    Kenya Revenue Authority

  • RESULTS

    Baseline Data

    Busia Uganda to Busia Kenya: 1 hour 26 minutes

    Baseline: 2011

    After

    Busia Uganda to Busia Kenya: 39 minutes (55% time reduction)

    Time & Traffic Survey: 2017

GALLERY

IMAGES
  • Before
  • After
VIDEOS
  • Busia OSBP Inauguration
  • Busia KE/Busia UG

NEWS

CONTACT

LOCATION

Busia is at the border with Kenya. It is adjacent to the similarly named town of Busia, Kenya. Busia, Uganda is approximately 202 kilometres (126 mi), by road, east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.

WHY

  • IMPLEMENTING PARTNER

    Uganda Revenue Authority

  • RESULTS

    Baseline Data

    Busia Kenya to Busia Uganda: 14 hours 20 minutes

    Baseline: 2011

    After

    Busia Kenya to Busia Uganda: 3 hours 40 minutes (74% time reduction)

    Time & Traffic Survey: 2017

GALLERY

IMAGES
  • Before
  • After
VIDEOS
  • Busia OSBP Inauguration
  • Busia KE/Busia UG

NEWS

CONTACT

  • Border Manager Busia, Uganda Revenue Authority,

    Tel: 256 41 744 3551

    Email: info@ura.go.ug

    Website: ura.go.ug

    Facebook: URAuganda

    Twitter: URAuganda