TradeMark Africa, has availed $4m (Shs14.9b) for the upgrade of key infrastructure connecting Uganda to South Sudan through Nimule.
The money, which is expected to establish a One Stop Border Post at Nimule, will also seek to upgrade the road infrastructure between the two countries in about six months, which will in turn improve trade.
Currently, it takes traders an average of three days to clear goods through the Nimule border post.
Mr John Kalisa, the TradeMark Africa South Sudan country director, said in an interview that this is expected to promote transparency and accountability among the two respective countries and agencies operating at the borders.”
The project, he said, also seeks to improve market access and fasten border processes that will lead to the elimination of non-tariff barrier. The Shs14.9b will be used to construct a parking yard, access roads, examination shed and drainage systems.

Source: Daily Monitor

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