Eliminates Likoni Ferry dependency, improved port logistics, SEZ development, South Coast development catalyst
Dongo Kundu Bypass and Special Economic Zone
Road bypass around Mombasa Island connecting the South Coast to the West Mainland and Mombasa Port, with an SEZ.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2013
StartedJune 1, 2019
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2025
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 35,000,000,000KES
Timeline
JICA Financing Agreed
Japan International Cooperation Agency agreed to finance the Dongo Kundu Bypass
Construction Begins
Construction commenced on the bypass road and bridges
Phase 1 Sections Completed
First sections of the bypass opened to traffic
Contractors
Dai Nippon Construction
Main ContractorJapanese contractor for the bypass road and bridge construction
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaOversaw the Dongo Kundu project initiation
Hassan Joho
Governor of MombasaAdvocated for the bypass to improve Mombasa's logistics infrastructure
Benefits
Description
The Dongo Kundu Bypass is a major road project connecting Mombasa's South Coast (Likoni) directly to the West Mainland (Port Reitz/Changamwe) and onward to Mombasa Port and the Nairobi highway, bypassing Mombasa Island entirely. The project includes a freeway, bridges, and interchanges, and is linked to the development of a Special Economic Zone (Dongo Kundu SEZ) on the adjacent land. Funded primarily by Japan (JICA), the bypass will eliminate the Likoni Ferry bottleneck for cargo and significantly improve logistics around Mombasa Port.
Overview
Eliminates the Likoni Ferry bottleneck, improves Mombasa Port access, catalyzes industrial development through the Special Economic Zone.