CS Salim Mvurya asks agency to start clearing state cargo at the port

Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya (left) and Kenya National Shipping Line Director General Joseph Juma during CS Mvurya's tour at their offices in Mombasa County on Friday 31st march 2023. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

The government has directed Kenya National Shipping Lines (KNSL) to take over Government Clearing Agency (GCA) and ensure it clears all government cargo at the port of Mombasa.

Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told KNSL to immediately start using GCA to clear government-imported fertilizer at the port.