A New Era as Ksh 100 billion government projects change the face of Kenyan Coast

[Don YF]

tuko.co.ke Aug 9, 2018 5:56 PM
- The coast region has benefited immensely from national government projects over the past few years

- Road, rail, sea and air infrastructure projects are set to boost region’s trade and tourism potential.

- Inter-agency cooperation has seen the government weed out the Al Shabaab terror threat from the region

- President Kenyatta’s new-found relationship with the region’s opposition governors is likely to spur further development

Massive investment in infrastructure projects at the Kenyan coast is fast changing the region’s outlook and spurring economic growth.

The tourist hub, whose potential has for years been hindered by movement challenges, is enjoying a new lease of life after the national government injected over KSh 100 billion to boost road, sea and air transport over the last few years.

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Coast SGR expansion program is expected to kick off in September 2018. It envisaged to increase uptake of the services by the citizens.Photo: Kenya Railways Authority
Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Taita Taveta and Tana River counties appear set to reap even bigger in the wake of the new-found cooperation between the national and county governments.

Notably, President Uhuru Kenyatta has spent the last two weeks in the coast on a working tour that saw him make impromptu inspection visits on numerous road projects within the region while keep off politics, and politicians.


A section of Dongo Kundu road. The road is among the KSh 100 million projects at the coast initiated by the Jubilee Government. Photo: KeNHA
The President acceded to a request by Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho to back the city’ regeneration programme.

The programme is expected to kick off in September, to bolster the current beautification programme by the county government by creating recreational centres and maximising the SGR operations in the county.

Crucially, he directed the National Lands Commission to revoke land allocation to Kibarani dumpsite, which will now be transformed into a recreational park.


A series of development projects initiated by the Jubilee government in Mombasa during Uhuru’s first term are now complete.

The completion of the first phase of the Dongo Kundu bypass at the cost of KSh 11 billion is one of the milestones in dealing with the incessant congestion around Mombasa city.

The Dongo Kundu project, which at completion will comprise three phases, is expected to have the same effect just as the Port Reitz/Moi International Access Road, another Jubilee project that has completely vanquished the incessant jams that among other things made tourists miss flights.


The Dongo Kundu bypass runs from Mombasa Port’s second container terminal and links the highway at Bonje just near Mazeras.

Work is in progress for the Dongo Kundu industrial and commercial hub, which will sit on 1,326 hectares and which is part of the master plan for the development of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone.

Work on the KSh 5.8 billion Likoni cable car project is also set to kick off after successful completion of the pre-engineering works in July 2017.

The project, which will be supervised by the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) under the Ministry of Transport, is expected to be completed in two years.

The iconic project has been lauded by players in the hospitality industry who have termed it as a critical driver of tourism in the South Coast.

The construction of the 22-kilometre line linking the Miritini SGR passenger terminus to Mombasa CBD station is also set to commence at the end of August.


A cable car system. In Kenya, work on the KSh 5.8 billion Likoni cable car project is also set to kick off after successful completion of the pre-engineering works in July. Photo: Vedals Residence
This will see passengers board and alight from trains within the city and allow the loading of discharged sea cargo directly onto trains.

Plans are underway to expand the Malindi-Mombasa- Lunga Lunga Highway while a bridge linking the north coast to the south coast is also set to be built to ease congestion at the Likoni Channel.

In the neighbouring Lamu, Kilifi and Tana River counties, key ongoing road projects that are likely to boost tourism, security and commerce include the 135-kilometre Lamu-Garsen road, the 15-kilometre Mokowe Urban Road, the Bamba-Mariakani Road and the Minjila-Lamu Road among others.

Taita Taveta has already benefited from the upgrading of the critical Voi-Mwatate-Taveta, which by extension links the coast region to Tanzania.

Tourism Minister Najib Balala recently revealed that plans are underway to expand the Malindi International Airport and the Ukunda Airstrip, a move that will allow bigger aeroplanes to land and thus increase tourist numbers.

Pundits opine that the focused development agenda in the coast has unarguably secured President Uhuru a lasting legacy in the region.

 

[Don YF]

tuko.co.ke Aug 9, 2018 5:56 PM
- The coast region has benefited immensely from national government projects over the past few years

- Road, rail, sea and air infrastructure projects are set to boost region’s trade and tourism potential.

- Inter-agency cooperation has seen the government weed out the Al Shabaab terror threat from the region

- President Kenyatta’s new-found relationship with the region’s opposition governors is likely to spur further development

Massive investment in infrastructure projects at the Kenyan coast is fast changing the region’s outlook and spurring economic growth.

The tourist hub, whose potential has for years been hindered by movement challenges, is enjoying a new lease of life after the national government injected over KSh 100 billion to boost road, sea and air transport over the last few years.

Send ‘News' to 40227 to receive all the important breaking news as it happens.


Coast SGR expansion program is expected to kick off in September 2018. It envisaged to increase uptake of the services by the citizens.Photo: Kenya Railways Authority
Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Taita Taveta and Tana River counties appear set to reap even bigger in the wake of the new-found cooperation between the national and county governments.

Notably, President Uhuru Kenyatta has spent the last two weeks in the coast on a working tour that saw him make impromptu inspection visits on numerous road projects within the region while keep off politics, and politicians.


A section of Dongo Kundu road. The road is among the KSh 100 million projects at the coast initiated by the Jubilee Government. Photo: KeNHA
The President acceded to a request by Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho to back the city’ regeneration programme.

The programme is expected to kick off in September, to bolster the current beautification programme by the county government by creating recreational centres and maximising the SGR operations in the county.

Crucially, he directed the National Lands Commission to revoke land allocation to Kibarani dumpsite, which will now be transformed into a recreational park.


A series of development projects initiated by the Jubilee government in Mombasa during Uhuru’s first term are now complete.

The completion of the first phase of the Dongo Kundu bypass at the cost of KSh 11 billion is one of the milestones in dealing with the incessant congestion around Mombasa city.

The Dongo Kundu project, which at completion will comprise three phases, is expected to have the same effect just as the Port Reitz/Moi International Access Road, another Jubilee project that has completely vanquished the incessant jams that among other things made tourists miss flights.


The Dongo Kundu bypass runs from Mombasa Port’s second container terminal and links the highway at Bonje just near Mazeras.

Work is in progress for the Dongo Kundu industrial and commercial hub, which will sit on 1,326 hectares and which is part of the master plan for the development of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone.

Work on the KSh 5.8 billion Likoni cable car project is also set to kick off after successful completion of the pre-engineering works in July 2017.

The project, which will be supervised by the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) under the Ministry of Transport, is expected to be completed in two years.

The iconic project has been lauded by players in the hospitality industry who have termed it as a critical driver of tourism in the South Coast.

The construction of the 22-kilometre line linking the Miritini SGR passenger terminus to Mombasa CBD station is also set to commence at the end of August.


A cable car system. In Kenya, work on the KSh 5.8 billion Likoni cable car project is also set to kick off after successful completion of the pre-engineering works in July. Photo: Vedals Residence
This will see passengers board and alight from trains within the city and allow the loading of discharged sea cargo directly onto trains.

Plans are underway to expand the Malindi-Mombasa- Lunga Lunga Highway while a bridge linking the north coast to the south coast is also set to be built to ease congestion at the Likoni Channel.

In the neighbouring Lamu, Kilifi and Tana River counties, key ongoing road projects that are likely to boost tourism, security and commerce include the 135-kilometre Lamu-Garsen road, the 15-kilometre Mokowe Urban Road, the Bamba-Mariakani Road and the Minjila-Lamu Road among others.

Taita Taveta has already benefited from the upgrading of the critical Voi-Mwatate-Taveta, which by extension links the coast region to Tanzania.

Tourism Minister Najib Balala recently revealed that plans are underway to expand the Malindi International Airport and the Ukunda Airstrip, a move that will allow bigger aeroplanes to land and thus increase tourist numbers.

Pundits opine that the focused development agenda in the coast has unarguably secured President Uhuru a lasting legacy in the region.

Kazi yenye inaendelea Kenya mashinani is a good foundation for a long-term sustainable economic growth. By the end of 2022, itasemekana tumepika GDP data., because of the impending gap...

 

[oneflash]

Kazi yenye inaendelea Kenya mashinani is a good foundation for a long-term sustainable economic growth. By the end of 2022, itasemekana tumepika GDP data., because of the impending gap...

Yes apart from a few in efficiencies here and there, coupled by corruption both at the national and county level. I believe that devolution is the best thing that became of our country. It has opened up the grass roots than never before. If we do it right, don't be surprised to see this model being copied beyond our borders following the economic bumper harvest that would have been brought by the same.

 

[Don YF]

Yes apart from a few in efficiencies here and there, coupled by corruption both at the national and county level. I believe that devolution is the best thing that became of our country. It has opened up the grass roots than never before. If we do it right, don't be surprised to see this model being copied beyond our borders following the economic bumper harvest that would have been brought by the same.

Very true, countries are watching from a distance, we are going to be pacesetters in African development., counties have offered the best checks and balances for the national government than any other arm of government. Thus inclusive development is inevitable! Strong man syndrome is dead in Kenya., am liking what is happening in Ethiopia too, strong man syndrome is dying., imebaki Tz(CCM undue dominance and intimidation of divergent views), Uganda., and somehow Rwanda., now they need to formulate a democratic leadership structure because Kagame is human, he ain't a messiah, he will die one day., then what next? Kenya imeamka kwa mpigo., now the devolution baby is crawling and standing holding on to the national government for stability, with time, it will walk and run on its own, contributing to the GDP heavily, now it's consuming.