Why State's effort to decongest Mombasa Port is dead in the water

The Shippers Council of East Africa has called for exceptional measures to clear congestion at the port following a surge in cargo coupled with the holiday season...

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Efforts to decongest the Mombasa Port, initiated in November last year by key stakeholders, appear to be stalled despite an increase in cargo. The plan aimed to address rising congestion at the port during the final quarter of the year.

Congestion at Mombasa Port increased during the last quarter of last year.
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) led the initiative.
The article suggests the state's efforts to alleviate congestion are currently "dead in the water."

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