How KPA is racing to expand Mombasa Port ahead of peak season

A section of the ongoing construction of a new Sh40 billion KOT at the Port of Mombasa. [Robert Menza, Standard]

With just a few weeks to go before the much-anticipated festive season, a 14-day shipping schedule shows that the Port of Mombasa is set to handle 52 ships during that period, a clear sign of increased maritime activity.

However, the surge in operations at the port, which typically reaches its peak during the festive season as imports of goods rises, is expected to present significant logistical challenges.