Faster border crossing, enhanced trade facilitation, improved security, revenue collection
Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
One Stop Border Post at Isebania on the Kenya-Tanzania border facilitating cross-border trade and movement.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2014
StartedJanuary 1, 2015
Expected CompletionJune 30, 2018
CompletedDecember 1, 2018
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 800,000,000KES
Actual CostKsh 800,000,000KES
Cost Variance
Timeline
OSBP Construction Started
Construction of Isebania border post facilities commenced
OSBP Operationalized
Border post opened for joint Kenya-Tanzania operations
Contractors
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA)
Implementing PartnerTMEA coordinated construction and systems installation
Politicians Involved
Ochillo Ayacko
SenatorSupported border post development for Migori County
Benefits
Description
The Isebania One Stop Border Post is a border facility on the Kenya-Tanzania border at Isebania in Migori County. Part of the East African Community's regional OSBP initiative, it was developed to streamline customs procedures, reduce clearance times, and enhance collaboration between border agencies from Kenya and Tanzania. The facility brings together immigration, customs, security, and sanitary inspection services under one roof. It is a critical entry point for trade between the Lake Victoria basin communities of both countries, handling significant volumes of agricultural produce, fish, and manufactured goods.
Overview
Key trade gateway between Kenya and Tanzania, handling millions in cross-border commerce annually