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July 8, 2026
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KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project

KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project

Kenya Ports Authority argues that the contract for the 1.8 kilometre project was competitively awarded to the lowest bidder and hence cheaper for taxpayers...

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The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has defended the controversial Sh8.344 billion Port of Mombasa road infrastructure project, asserting its cost-effectiveness and complexity.

  • The Sh8.344 billion contract was awarded to the lowest bidder out of four international proposals ranging up to Sh9.6 billion.
  • KPA CEO William Ruto stated the project involves more than just a road, including a bridge, retention wall, and utility systems.
  • The project, set for completion by March 2027, is currently 52 percent complete and aims to decongest the port.

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