Port congestion, clearance delays anger freighters

Trucks try making their way towards Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) using Berth 18 in Mombasa County on Saturday 13th August 2016. There was heavy congestion of the trucks that lasted for hours making operations slow at the KPA. (PHOTO: KELVIN KARANI/ STANDARD)

Hundreds of loaded trucks have been held up at the port of Mombasa for up to three days owing to delays in theclearance of cargo. About 200 truck drivers who protested over  the delays yesterday attributed it to inefficiencies by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

They said the delays were caused by new verification measures introduced to curb theft of cargo, and a shortage of staff.  They said services were affected by the recent sacking of 10 officials at the port.