Malaba: The Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP) generated over Sh11 billion in revenue during the last financial year (2025/2026), surpassing its target by achieving 104 percent of the expected Sh10,619,791,008.54.
According to Kenya News Agency, the OSBP has consistently increased its revenue from Sh1,485,508,679 in the 2014/2015 financial year to Sh11.04 billion in 2025/2026. This marks a 643.5 percent increase over the 12-year period.
The Malaba OSBP Station Manager, Roderick Mulei, attributed the revenue growth to several factors, including increased trade volumes, improved cargo turnaround time, and enhanced customer experience through stakeholder engagement. Mulei discussed these developments during an inspection by the National Assembly Regional Integration Committee, led by Chairperson Irene Mayaka, as part of a fact-finding mission.
The Malaba OSBP handles an average of 2,200 trucks daily, with approximately 600 entering Kenya and 1,600 crossing into Uganda. Additionally, an average of 1,000 people cross the border each day. Mulei highlighted improvements such as the installation of solar power, a drive-through scanner, and the rehabilitation of a borehole to ensure consistent water supply. Furthermore, the completion of the service centre accommodates Participating Government Agencies (PGAs).
Despite these strides, Mulei urged the government to complete the road loop connecting to Uganda, improve the parking yard, and expand the exit at the bridge to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. He emphasized the need for infrastructure enhancements, stating that the current parking yard is too small for the volume of trucks, leading to traffic congestion, delays in cargo clearance, and security concerns.
Mulei called for the completion of pending infrastructure projects and a review of the OSBP’s design to facilitate the movement of trucks, goods, and people. He noted that the yard is not paved, affecting the safety of trucks, and highlighted the pending road loop for outbound trucks to Uganda as a significant efficiency barrier.
In addition to infrastructure improvements, Mulei mentioned the need for an electricity substation to ensure uninterrupted power supply and the establishment of a banking hall within the OSBP. He also advocated for the provision of well-maintained vehicles and the adoption of EAC Customs Union protocols by member states.
Mayaka stated that the inspection aimed to deliberate on measures to strengthen border points, enhance security, increase revenue collection, and promote the free movement of people and goods across the East African Community (EAC).
