Japan to increase usage of Mombasa Port

Japan to increase usage of Mombasa Port

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He was leading a delegation of senior Japanese officers from the Ministry of Transport, Foreign Affairs and defense on a fact finding mission to Mombasa recently. The delegation which was received by the KPA Managing Director Mr. Gichiri Ndua was inspecting the port’s capacity to handle both containerized and general cargo.

"We are here to assess the port capabilities in terms of infrastruc-ture and equipment before the Japanese Government can make a final decision", said Maj. Tominaga.
Major Tominage revealed that his Government was planning to ship a lot of materials including construction equipment and gen-eral merchandise to the region and in particular for the develop-ment of South Sudan. He said most of the cargo will be shipped in 40ft containers. he port of Mombasa is set to experience a rise in Japanese cargo in the near future, Major Atsushi Tominaga from the Central Transport Management Command camp has said.
M essages of Congratulations are still being received fol-lowing the recognition of the Kenya Ports Authority as a top ten distinguished corporate tax payers in the country.
KPA was presented with a trophy and certificate through the CEO Mr. Gichiri Ndua during the 8
The selection criteria were based on absolute amount of tax paid, outstanding growth in revenue commensurate to revenue remitted, Voluntary compliance, timeliness, accuracy and cooperation in the last financial year.
The Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner General Michael Waw-eru said the ceremony was marked on the third day after Mashujaa day to signify the importance of the occasion. Waweru said tax com-pliance is the best gesture of patriotism and heroism th year old ceremony organized by the Kenya Revenue Authority and presided over by his Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya. Safaricom and Kenya Breweries took position one and two respectively.
This is a testimony that KPA has continued to play a crucial role in National development through offering of efficient port services and substantial contribution to the exchequer.