How poor state of Lwakhakha border is hampering trade

Residents and traders at the Uganda – Kenya border export zone at Lwakhakha in Namisindwa District in Bugisu have said the poor state of the facility is hampering cross- border trade.

Lwakhakha border, which connects Uganda to Bungoma County in Kenya, handles a variety of goods, especially agricultural products.

However, it lacks facilities such as warehouses, scanners, drying and cooling facilities. This makes it hard for traders to realise profits .

The point is also known for rampant smuggling through porous border routes, thus causing the…