by Joseph Ogungo on Sunday, 7 June 2026 – 1:49 pm An undated image of a cargo ship docking at a Kenyan port. Photo KPA The Kenya Ports Authority has intensified efforts to expand the port of Mombasa as cargo volumes passing through the port continue to rise. The port is undergoing the construction of a new berth, following an update issued by KPA on Sunday, June 7. According to KPA, the construction of berth 19B is underway as part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency and accommodate growing demand at the port. “As cargo flows through East Africa’s busiest maritime gateway continue to steadily rise, Kenya Ports Authority is pushing forward with a critical infrastructure projects designed to keep pace with this demand. One of these projects is Berth 19B, a major quay extension currently under construction at the Port of Mombasa,” KPA announced. Ongoing construction of a new berth at the port of Mombasa on June 7, 2026 Photo KPA KPA stated that the new facility will add 240 metres of quay length and feature a draft depth of 15 metres, enabling it to handle larger container vessels of up to approximately 45,000 deadweight tonnage. “The new berth adds 240 metres of quay length and a draft of 15 metres, built to modern specifications that allow it to handle container vessels of up to approximately 45,000 deadweight tonnage,” the authority added. KPA further noted that the expansion is aimed at addressing operational challenges posed by the increasing number of larger ships calling at the Port of Mombasa, which require deeper channels and longer berthing spaces for efficient operations. Once completed, the berth is expected to add an additional handling capacity of 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) annually, hence boosting cargo handling at the port. The development is part of KPA’s long-term investment plan that is aimed at expanding port infrastructure ahead of demand and strengthening the Port of Mombasa’s position as the preferred logistics and trade hub for East and Central Africa. The expansion comes amid steady growth in cargo traffic through the port, which serves several countries in the region, including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and parts of northern Tanzania. The port has, in recent months, received several cargoes , with many more expected to come in the coming months. Besides the berth, KPA is also undergoing major modernisation changes in operations and structure at the Port of Mombasa, in a move to secure its position as a climate-smart hub. The authority has quietly rolled out its comprehensive Green Ports Policy, introducing sweeping infrastructure upgrades across East Africa’s largest gateway. Central to the changes is the introduction of a shore power technology system that allows massive international cargo liners to completely turn off their noisy, high-emission diesel engines while docked and plug directly into land-based electricity. Also, the French government announced plans to invest over Ksh106 billion in a new port terminal expansion. The project will focus on renovating and upgrading two terminals at the Port of Mombasa as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya’s transport and logistics infrastructure. The deal is also set to expand port capacity, modernise freight management systems and improve inland logistics networks linking Kenya to the wider East and Central African region. Ongoing construction of a new berth at the port of Mombasa on June 7, 2026 Photo KPA . Latest News Ruto Flies Out Again as Details of European Tour Emerge News Just In Sun, 7 Jun 2026 – 4:38 pm Details of Ruto’s Perks for Gor Mahia After 22nd FKF Premier League Title Sun, 7 Jun 2026 – 2:43 pm Port of Mombasa Set for Major Expansion as KPA Builds New Docking Facility Sun, 7 Jun 2026 – 1:49 pm Education Ministry Issues Fresh Guidelines on School Examinations Sun, 7 Jun 2026 – 12:58 pm Govt Announces New Interventions for Victims of Utumishi Fire Tragedy Sun, 7 Jun 2026 – 12:41 pm