A team led by GOPA Infra has been selected to conduct a comprehensive Feasibility Study and create Preliminary Engineering Designs for the Kisumu-Kakira Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at connecting Kenya and Uganda. This initiative is part of a broader plan to enhance regional connectivity and support economic development between the two neighbouring countries.

The study includes the planned Kisumu Greater Northern Bypass, which will provide an efficient alternative route around the city of Kisumu, thereby reducing traffic congestion and facilitating smoother travel for residents and transit goods. Moreover, the project involves the planned upgrading of the Malaba-Jinja trunk road to an Expressway. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance the road's capacity and safety, as well as reduce travel times for freight and passengers.

In addition, the team will assess the performance of three One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) located in Malaba, Busia, and Lwakhakha. These border posts play a crucial role in streamlining customs and immigration processes for goods and people moving across the Kenya-Uganda border. The team will suggest improvements to optimise these border posts' operations, aiming to expedite procedures and alleviate the persistent issue of traffic congestion that often extends up to 5 kilometers at the borders.

Furthermore, the team will undertake a Bankability Study to evaluate the economic and financial feasibility of the expressway project. This study will provide insights into potential revenue streams, costs, risks, and benefits associated with the project. By establishing the project's financial viability, the study aims to attract private investors and secure funding for this vital transportation link, which promises to bolster trade and mobility in the region.

Further information also in the attached press release.