Attachment Report
CHAPTER 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.10 Background
For years, the Port Mombasa has been known as “the city of merchants”. Dating back to the times of Vasco Da Gama, it became an increasingly busy trading post for the region. Due to its location, strategically placed midway between South Africa and the gulf of Eden the Port has experienced tremendous traffic through the years. The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa, and is one of the busiest Ports along the East African coastline. The Port provides direct connectivity to over 80 Ports worldwide and is linked to a vast neighbourhood comprising Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia by road. A railway line also runs from the Port to Uganda and Tanzania.
1.12 Purpose
The Authority’s mandate is to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coastline. Other ports include Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Funzi and Vanga. It is only the port of Mombasa which is fully developed with modern equipment hence making it the principal port in the region. At the port of Mombasa the Kenya Ports Authority’s core business is to provide:
• Safe navigation
• Pilotage
• Berthing
• Mooring
• Pollution control
• Stevedoring
• Shore handling
• Storage services
1.13 Vision
World class seaports of choice.
1.14 Mission
To facilitate and promote global maritime trade through provision of competitive port services.
1.15 Key Objectives
• Improve managerial, operational and financial performance.
• Develop, maintain and sustain port facilities and infrastructure to meet the customer needs.
• Promote the Port of Mombasa as a primary gateway to the great lakes region and also serve the horn of Africa.
• Maintain and promote a clean, safe working and rewarding environment.
• Integrate the functionality of the Port of Mombasa in the development vision of the
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.10 Background
For years, the Port Mombasa has been known as “the city of merchants”. Dating back to the times of Vasco Da Gama, it became an increasingly busy trading post for the region. Due to its location, strategically placed midway between South Africa and the gulf of Eden the Port has experienced tremendous traffic through the years. The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa, and is one of the busiest Ports along the East African coastline. The Port provides direct connectivity to over 80 Ports worldwide and is linked to a vast neighbourhood comprising Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia by road. A railway line also runs from the Port to Uganda and Tanzania.
1.12 Purpose
The Authority’s mandate is to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coastline. Other ports include Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Funzi and Vanga. It is only the port of Mombasa which is fully developed with modern equipment hence making it the principal port in the region. At the port of Mombasa the Kenya Ports Authority’s core business is to provide:
• Safe navigation
• Pilotage
• Berthing
• Mooring
• Pollution control
• Stevedoring
• Shore handling
• Storage services
1.13 Vision
World class seaports of choice.
1.14 Mission
To facilitate and promote global maritime trade through provision of competitive port services.
1.15 Key Objectives
• Improve managerial, operational and financial performance.
• Develop, maintain and sustain port facilities and infrastructure to meet the customer needs.
• Promote the Port of Mombasa as a primary gateway to the great lakes region and also serve the horn of Africa.
• Maintain and promote a clean, safe working and rewarding environment.
• Integrate the functionality of the Port of Mombasa in the development vision of the