JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – The Kenyan government has urged the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) committee members to present its newly-launched 2018-2022 strategic plan to, saying the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Public Works will fully support the initiative.
Speaking at the launch ceremony held at the Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort Convention Centre and Spa, in Mombasa, Transport and Public Works Chairman, David Pkosing, said his committee will ensure its implementation.
”We are requesting that KPA to anchor its ambitious strategic plan with parliament where we will ensure that it receives all the necessary government backing to make it fully implementable,” said Pkosing.
“You play a big role in the Big Four agenda and as such, your mandate is critical in the development agenda of the country.”
Kenya Ports Authority is a state corporation with the responsibility to “maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled seaports” on the Indian Ocean coastline of Kenya, including principally Kilindini Harbour at Mombasa.
According to its reports, it within the next five years engage various stakeholders in dialogue and research to ensure that there is increased quality control and assurance in the sector.
Previously, KPA had said they hope to increase its revenue to Sh64 billion within five years to revamp the port of Mombasa.
Furthermore, the authority intends to significantly improve the amount of goods passing through the port of Mombasa from 30.9 million deadweight tons (DWT) to 41.4 million, a milestone that would turn it into a world class port of choice.
Transport Cabinet Secretary, James Macharia said, “ports play catalytic roles in development. The Port of Mombasa is particularly key in driving the actualisation agenda of Vision 2030 and the recently unveiled Big Four agenda.”
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