Mombasa Port Stories

Car dealers oppose new directive to get local marine cargo insurance for all imports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

CIAK Chairman Peter Otieno argued that the directive contravenes international trade conventions and restricts importers’ freedom of choice.

Increased imports bolster Mombasa port’s performance as 2024 records highest-ever cargo growth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 09, 2025

The port’s performance was bolstered by increased imports, which grew by 7.2 per cent, and exports, which rose by 6.6 per cent.

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

Court allows garbage collectors to continue operations at Mombasa port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

Justice Mutai ordered that the status quo be maintained, meaning garbage collection operations will continue as they were before the county's action.

New link road opens at Mombasa Port to boost regional trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 15, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad Sherrif Nassir highlighted the road’s transformative potential for both the local and national economy.

KRA system outage at Mombasa Port causes transport delays of goods worth billions
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 07, 2024

The technical breakdown of the iCMS, the central system for handling all customs documentation, has also hit traders across various sectors, adding to...

Boost for Kenya's tourism as Mombasa, Lamu ports see surge in international cruise arrivals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 03, 2024

This increase in cruise traffic has also benefited Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Last December, Governor Issa welcomed visitors aboard the MV Bo...

Kenyans incurred Sh2.78bn extra in fuel costs in 2023 due to Mombasa Port delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2024

The results of the study are meant to help Epra set fuel prices that fairly consider the interests of everyone involved, including consumers.

Cargo clearance relocation by KRA fuels discontent among traders amid delays, increased charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2024

Despite KRA officials asserting that the relocation aims to curb tax fraud, the move has led to significant delays and rising storage costs for consig...

AfDB begins implementation of connectivity portal to counter African ports' inefficiencies
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 22, 2024

Expected to start delivering on its mandate in the next 18 months, the initiative seeks to counter the prevailing inefficiencies at the ports that hav...

MT Marlin Sardinia: Largest vessel docks at new Kipevu Oil Terminal in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 18, 2024

The vessel, arriving from the United Arab Emirates, delivered 121,403 metric tons of automotive gas oil, with 40 per cent of this cargo destined for t...

Djibouti slams World Bank for ranking its port 379th globally
Amina Wako  |  Jun 07, 2024

Meanwhile, Kenya's largest port, Mombasa, experienced a decline in its ranking, falling to 328 out of the 348 ports evaluated worldwide.

State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

This is part of reforms to combat mineral smuggling through the region's busiest port.

KPA issues 14-day ultimatum to owners of idle containers at Mombasa Port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2024

The owners are required to settle any outstanding charges owed to the Authority prior to the removal of their equipment.

Lamu Port operations receive boost after acquiring new crane
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 08, 2024

The Ethiopian Government is keen on utilising the Port of Lamu due to the growing instability in the Red Sea region.

Kenyan court suspends $350 levy on goods bound for South Sudan
Amina Wako  |  Apr 04, 2024

Kifwa contends that the levy is unconstitutional and aims to challenge the directive compelling payment to a third-party entity.

Reprieve for small-scale traders as State orders release of goods at Mombasa port
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 29, 2024

 One significant development is the directive for the immediate release of goods held at the Port of Mombasa upon confirmation of meeting the required...

Tourism boost as cruise ship MS Ambience with 1,700 travellers docks at Mombasa Port
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

The vessel arrived from Victoria Port in Seychelles with the tourists from various countries who will spend two days in the coastal town.

Regional trade boost: Annual cargo volume handled at Mombasa Port up 6.2pc
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 26, 2024

The Port of Lamu and Kisumu Port also witnessed substantial growth, indicating a broader regional expansion.

South Sudan cargo piles up at Mombasa port over levy row
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 24, 2024

The deadlock stems from Kenya customs agents' refusal to acknowledge the newly introduced Electronic Cargo Tracking Note mandated by the South Sudan R...

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