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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 12, 2025
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KPA to roll out 24-hour schedule in fresh port decongestion bid
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have inked a deal to speed up the processing of cargo at the port of Mombasa amid rising volumes...
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The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have agreed on measures to decongest the Port of Mombasa, including operating 24 hours a day and auctioning long-stay cargo. This initiative comes as import business enters a high season ahead of the festive period, with 50 ships awaiting docking.
- The agreement was signed by KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto and KRA's Commissioner of Customs and Border Control Dr Lilian Nyawanda.
- Cargo for Nairobi and upcountry destinations will be moved by rail to the Nairobi Inland Container Depot (ICD), while cargo for Uganda goes to Naivasha ICD.
- KPA and KRA will waive 100 percent of accrued storage and warehouse rent for long-stay cargo for a period of 30 days.
- All vessels with transhipment cargo are encouraged to call at the Port of Lamu to utilize its higher capacity.
- A separate agreement was signed between KPA and the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) to boost operational efficiency and safety at the Mombasa oil terminals.
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