KPA unveils Malaba Truck Marshaling Yard Project
Busia – April 2022
Kenya Ports Authority has unveiled plans to construct a marshalling yard at Malaba in Busia County, aimed at eradicating the incessant heavy traffic congestion at the border town.
The project estimated to cost 1.81 billion shillings is expected to significantly improve cargo movement from the Port of Mombasa transiting along the northern corridor into the hinterlands.
Acting Managing Director Amb. John Mwangemi revealed the Authority’s plans for the project when he made a tour of the 22- acre piece of land owned by KPA, in the company of General Managers Eng. Vincent Sidai and Capt. William Ruto of Infrastructure Development and Kisumu Port respectively.
The MD reiterated the Authority’s commitment towards facilitating trade and offering a permanent solution to conquer the heavy traffic gridlock which is witnessed at the Malaba border extending to approximately 50 km towards Bungoma.
The anticipated marshalling yard’s facilities will include an administration block, a welfare center, ablution block, a clinic, boundary wall and security gate. A design drawing of the pavement of the yard has already been produced.
The Clinic shall offer the mandatory COVID-19 testing which shall also be undertaken in liaison with the Ugandan medical personnel, to fast-track the process and reduce waiting time for the drivers.
Upon completion, the marshalling yard will remove the trucks from the road, improve efficiency at the border point while improving the welfare of the drivers.
Teso Deputy County Commissioner Mr. Peter Karanja, Samia Deputy County Commissioner Ms. Esther Kungu, Eng. Paul Atelu (in-charge of roads), Dr. Osia Mwanje (County Executive Committee member for agriculture and water) and Mr. George Okwara (County Executive Committee member for infrastructure and energy) were also present.
Earlier the MD toured the small ports of Victoria and Sio Port where the local provincial Administration, County Government Executives and the community assured the Authority of utmost cooperation during the planned port developments.
