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East Africa: Kenya's Cargo Battle Plan - Keeping Tanzania at Bay
allAfrica, 30 October 2023
Kenya initiated a series of measures to revitalize its cargo business at its ports, challenged by competition from the port of Dar es Salaam, reports The East African. Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya to Scrap Container Deposit Fee at Mombasa Port to Ease Trade With Uganda
Nile Post, 15 September 2023
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has agreed to scrap the container deposit of $3,000 (about shs12 million) per container at Mombasa port as a commitment to easing business for Uganda… Read more »
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Kenya: How President Ruto Can Transform Kenya's Economy
ISS, 12 January 2023
African Futures and Innovation analysis shows how Kenya can overcome major development hurdles by focusing on three sectors. Read more »
Kenya's Cargo Battle Plan - Keeping Tanzania at Bay
Kenya has reportedly initiated a series of measures to revitalize its cargo business at its ports in the wake of competition from the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
Kenya is reportedly scrapping destination charges, offering importers from the landlocked East African Community partners who use the Port of Mombasa potential savings of up to U.S.$1,200 per 40-feet container.
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