Busia (KE) • 2017-06-13

US$ 5,466,301 Kenya Revenue Authority

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.