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Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 2, 2026
20h ago
KPA's Sh6bn per kilometre road raises eyebrows
Kenya Ports Authority is spending Sh8.3 billion on a 1.4km road inside the Port of Mombasa...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is facing scrutiny over an exceptionally high cost for a road construction project: Sh8.3 billion for just 1.4 kilometers.
- The project's cost amounts to approximately Sh5.96 billion per kilometer, significantly exceeding other recent Mombasa road projects.
- The contract, awarded to Stecol Corporation and Miliki Development Company, includes substantial budgets for preliminary items and contingencies, raising concerns about potential wastage.
- KPA states the road aims to provide an expressway from the Kilindini side to the second terminal, but experts question the project's scope and value for money.
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