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East Africa: East African Port to Be Privatised
New Times, 11 October 2012
NEGOTIATIONS to have the ports of Mombasa and Dar-es-Salaam as regionally owned ports under the management of private players are in advanced stages. Read more »
Is Privatization of East African Ports the Answer?
Negotiations are underway to have the regional ports of Mombasa and Dar-es-Salaam placed under the management of private players, a move that is hoped will enhance operational efficiency to ports that provide access to all East African countries.
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East Africa: Traders Want EAC Member States to Own Mombasa Port
New Vision, 10 October 2012
The private sector has called for the re-instatement of the East African harbours and ports authority so that the coastal facilities can be owned and benefit all the five member… Read more »
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East Africa: The Taxman Is Strangling East Africa Community Trade
The Star, 9 October 2012
CONGESTION at the Mombasa port and various tariff and non-tariff barriers by Kenya Revenue Authority are holding up the realisation of the East Africa Community integration and… Read more »
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East Africa: Traders' Issues Need Practical Solutions
EA Business, 8 October 2012
The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), in partnership with East African Business Council (EABC) and TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) organized a meeting of the… Read more »
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Kenya: Mombasa Woes Continue As Ferry Workers Strike
EA Business, 8 October 2012
Recently after addressing the mounting tension between Ugandan traders and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) following introduction on new levies at the port of Mombasa, there is… Read more »
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Kenya: Rail Link From Port of Mombasa a Major Letdown
Capital FM, 5 October 2012
It was delightful to visit the port of Mombasa on Wednesday September 19, 2012 in the company of board members of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Shippers… Read more »
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Kenya: Hike in Mombasa Port Fees
New Vision, 4 October 2012
Ugandans are likely to experience higher commodity prices for most imports starting December, if proposals to increase charges at the Kenyan port of Mombasa are enacted. Read more »
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Kenya: Dock Workers Union Split Over Branches Formation
The Star, 4 October 2012
A row is brewing at the Dock Workers Union following campaigns by some officials for the creation of branches within it for efficient service delivery. Read more »
InFocus
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A survey by the Shipping Council of Kenya on the state of affairs at the port returned a damning verdict on how the Kenya Ports Authority runs the facility which serves the country ... Read more »
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Congestion at the Mombasa port is hurting tea exports, leading to loss of key markets, as buyers of Kenya's tea in Pakistan are opting for orders from Asia. Read more »
