Egypt is set to strengthen its ties with Kenya by establishing a Center for Maritime and Logistics in Mombasa. This initiative, announced by Egyptian Ambassador Wael Nasr Eldin Attiya, is part of a bilateral cooperation aimed at boosting the East African maritime sector.
The announcement came during a high-level meeting between Ambassador Attiya and the management of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), led by its Managing Director, Captain William Ruto. During the meeting, the ambassador lauded Kenya’s significant investments in its infrastructure, particularly at the Port of Mombasa. He highlighted that these improvements have considerably increased the port’s efficiency, firmly positioning it as a key regional logistics hub.
Ambassador Attiya also affirmed both nations’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The goal is to attract investors to support the continued expansion of the Port of Mombasa, the development of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone, the growth of Lamu Port, and the improvement of inland waterways.
In response, Captain Ruto warmly invited Egyptian investors to leverage Kenya’s infrastructure advancements. He pledged KPA’s full support for any investment initiatives, emphasizing the potential for growth and collaboration in the region.
This cooperation between Egypt and Kenya marks an important step for maritime and logistics development in East Africa, promising new economic opportunities and enhanced port capabilities on the continent.
