The East African Community (EAC) confirmed that construction on the Kenya–Uganda Expressway will begin soon. This is a big step forward for transport and trade between the two countries.
The EAC, in a statement on Tuesday, indicated that the project is a go after a proposed risk and feasibility study found the Kisumu–Busia/Kakira–Malaba Multinational Expressway to be a profitable investment.
“Kenya–Uganda Expressway good to go! Movement between the two countries through the Northern Corridor is set for transformation,” the EAC declared.
Uganda is to build a 60-kilometre expressway from Jinja to Busesa through a PPP. Uganda will also expand the Busesa–Malaba and Busitema–Busia roads to dual carriageways.
On the Kenya side, the government is set to upgrade the Kisumu Bypass and Kimaeti–Lwakhakha road to bitumen standards, rehabilitate the Busia and Malaba One-Stop Border Posts, and improve efficiency and speed of cross-border movement.
The impact of the project toll expected social and environmental impact assessments and the project toll were discussed after the meeting of the two governments.
EAC Deputy Secretary General for Infrastructure, Andrea Ariik Malueth, stated that the project is to enhance uplift trade relations and strengthen ties between the two countries.
“This project is not just about building a road; it is about creating a modern, safe, and efficient transport route that connects businesses, people, and opportunities across East Africa,” he said.
He added that the expressway reflects a shift towards sustainable infrastructure development through private sector investment.
The expressway is part of the Northern Transport Corridor, a key regional route designed to make transport and trade within East Africa faster, safer, and more efficient.
