Increased port capacity, faster cargo handling, improved regional competitiveness, economic growth for Mombasa
Mombasa Port Development (Phase 2)
Expansion of Mombasa Port including new container terminal, berths, and cargo handling equipment to increase capacity.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2012
StartedJanuary 1, 2013
Expected CompletionDecember 31, 2020
CompletedSeptember 1, 2016
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 40,000,000,000KES
Timeline
Phase 2 Construction Begins
Construction of the second container terminal commenced
Second Container Terminal Operational
New container terminal with modern gantry cranes became operational
Kipevu Oil Terminal Completed
New oil terminal completed, improving fuel import handling capacity
Contractors
Toyo Construction Co. Ltd
Main Contractor (Phase 2)Built the second container terminal at Mombasa Port
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaOpened the expanded port facilities
John Mwangemi
Managing Director, Kenya Ports AuthorityOversaw port expansion operations
Benefits
Description
The ongoing expansion of Mombasa Port (Kilindini Harbour) includes the construction of a second container terminal, new berths, deepening of the channel, installation of modern ship-to-shore gantry cranes, and construction of the Kipevu Oil Terminal. Japan (JICA) has been a major financier of the port expansion. The port is managed by the Kenya Ports Authority and handles over 30 million tonnes of cargo annually, serving Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, and South Sudan.
Overview
East Africa's largest port, serving six landlocked countries. Expansion critical to maintaining regional competitiveness against Dar es Salaam and Djibouti ports.