Kenya and Uganda approved the establishment of a third border post at Muluanda in Busia County in 2021, aiming to reduce traffic at existing crossings and strengthen regional trade. The decision followed a joint meeting between officials from both nations, marking progress on a project first proposed during President Mwai Kibaki's 2009 visit to the site.
The Muluanda border post would complement the Busia and Malaba crossings, which handle 43% of bilateral trade. These existing points serve as key nodes along the Northern Corridor, connecting Kenya's Mombasa port to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kenyan Border Management Secretariat director Kennedy Nyaiyo noted that Kenya has allocated over 200 acres of borderland for potential crossing points. He explained that the Muluanda site requires 50 acres for development, leaving room for additional posts. The project includes plans for a five-kilometer tarmac road from Nangina junction to Muluanda, though this infrastructure component remains unimplemented.
Busia County Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi emphasized the initiative's potential to strengthen economic ties, stating that eased movement would enhance trade volumes and regional integration. Ugandan presidential advisor Major Martha Asiimwe acknowledged the project's benefits for border communities but noted Uganda requires further time to secure land for the post.
