Logistics, Transport & Infrastructure

Untangling Transit

Mombasa's Crucial Role in the Northern Corridor

Mombasa County, which is located at the “Gateway” of the Northern Corridor, plays an important role in the Northern Corridor but faces heavy congestion due to a large volume of trucks. This is considered one of the serious logistics bottlenecks of the Northern Corridor. The Northern Corridor is a multi-modal corridor, consisting of road, rail, pipeline, and inland waterways transport, and is recognized as a significant corridor for logistics in East Africa. The main road network runs from Mombasa County through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

A Logistics Hub

Mombasa, a logistics center, strategically combines vital transportation corridors, cementing its position as an economic powerhouse.
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a contemporary wonder of rail infrastructure, connects Mombasa to Nairobi and beyond, simplifying freight transportation with efficiency and speed.
The Moi International Airport, an aerial gateway that facilitates worldwide communication and serves as a crucial link for freight operations, complements this rail supremacy.
The Northern Corridor, a solid road network connecting Mombasa to landlocked East African nations, boosts the city's logistical capabilities even more. Mombasa's rail, air, and road connections position it as a key participant in regional and international commerce, boosting economic growth and promoting a vibrant logistics environment.

Transforming Mombasa's Infrastructure Landscape

Infrastructure and urban services have to be improved for serving population in Mombasa County, and for Mombasa County to function as “Gateway city” for Northern Economic Corridor, and as such the construction of a marshalling Yard in Miritini will go a long way to decongest the port city. Conditions of the island have to be improved through proper land use, and proper traffic flow including the installation of a new public transport system, and rehabilitation of the existing infrastructure.