Business leaders push for port expansion to unlock coastal growth

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Business leaders and government officials have renewed calls for the expansion of the Port of Mombasa, arguing that the facility holds untapped potential to drive Kenya's economic growth and position the country as a regional maritime trade hub for East and Central Africa.

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) says expanding the port is critical to attracting higher cargo volumes, improving efficiency and supporting businesses across the region. KNCCI Mombasa branch Chairman Abud Jamal said that while cargo throughput at the port has grown in recent years, it could achieve far more with increased capacity, supportive policies and stronger bilateral trade agreements.