Under the agreement signed in Nairobi on Thursday, 30 October 2025, the consortium will manage key container and general cargo terminals at the two ports, investing an estimated KSh 72 billion in port modernisation, digitalisation, and capacity expansion.
The deal is part of the government’s strategy to transform Kenya into a regional logistics hub and strengthen the country’s position as the gateway to East and Central Africa. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the partnership would enhance efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and boost competitiveness. “This partnership will ensure that Mombasa and Lamu ports are world-class facilities capable of handling increased cargo volumes and providing seamless regional connectivity,” he said.
The concession agreement, which followed months of negotiations and technical evaluations, also commits the consortium to upgrading port infrastructure, including berth extensions, yard automation, and green energy integration.
DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, will lead the consortium alongside the Dubai-based logistics firm Crimson Global and the Kenyan investment group TransAfrica Holdings. Murkomen added that the partnership would help attract trans-shipment traffic, which has been shifting to neighbouring ports such as Dar es Salaam and Djibouti.
“Our aim is to reclaim Mombasa’s historical position as the region’s principal gateway,” he said.
The project is expected to create more than 3,000 direct and indirect jobs while reducing logistical costs for importers and exporters.
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