Legal hurdles stall Sh31.5 billion second container terminal concession plan

Eng Abdullahi Samatar (second left) of Kenya Port Authority and Managing Director Gichiri Ndua (right) show Transport Principal Secretary Eng John Musonik (seond right) a sketch plan of the second container terminal during a tour of the section last year. [PHOTO: GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD]

The Government's plan to open up the Sh31.5 billion second container terminal to the private sector for operation is now marred by multiple legal cases instituted by disgruntled bidders.

The project meant to increase Kenya's trade along the coastline might not start any time soon after another case was filed before the High Court by a consortium comprising of a Chinese firm COSCO Pacific Limited and Paramount Bank seeking to compel Kenya Ports Authority to evaluate its financial bid.