“Kifwa reiterates that the consumption of rail, road and Naivasha ICD services should be on a willing buyer willing seller basis as per Competition Act,” national chairman Roy Mwanthi said in a statement. Meanwhile, the association has challenged the government, through its different state parastatals,to make transport costs on containerised cargo by rail and road via Naivasha ICD to transit destinations cost effective than road transport from Mombasa . “Kenya Railways should also be aggressive in marketing their services and the Naivasha ICD to woo and attract customers. Importers and exporters should be allowed to choose their preferred mode of transport,” said MwanthiHe said clearing agents are however ready and willing to offer their services at any licensed customs area, including Naivasha ICD. The government is keen to fully operationalise the dry port located at Suswa, mainly targeting transit cargo, with Uganda being the top destination.

Source: The Star June 01, 2020 09:22 UTC