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Heads to roll at Kenya Ports Authority agency as DP Gachagua reveals looming probe

Mombasa port

The Mombasa Port. President William Ruto has ordered Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen to conduct the audit following reports last year that the government had offered the UAE-based Dubai Port World a tender for the development, operation and management of the country’s four ports.

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What you need to know:

  • DP Gachagua revealed that an audit will be carried out on the country’s port business and operations.
  • President William Ruto ordered Transport CS Murkomen to conduct the audit following reports last year that the government had offered the UAE-based Dubai Port World a tender for the development, operation and management of the country’s four ports.
  • Mr Gachagua claimed the KPA board of directors had rejected the deal, under which DP World was to use its money to build three berths at the Mombasa port.

Heads are expected to roll at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) after Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua revealed that an audit will be carried out on the country’s port business and operations.

Mr Gachagua said President William Ruto had ordered Transport Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen to conduct the audit following reports last year that the government had offered the United Arab Emirates-based Dubai Port World (DP World) a tender for the development, operation and management of the country’s four ports.