Mombasa county and TradeMark East Africa have signed a Sh270 million co-financing deal for construction of a road that will ease congestion. The $2.7 million project — also called ‘Green Road’ by the TradeMark East Africa (TEA) for its design considerations of climate and environmental factors — will cover a 1.2-kilometre stretch connecting Mbaraki area to Nyerere Avenue. Its main road network runs from the port city of Mombasa and links the entire region. So it ties well with TEA's mission of supporting the removal of trade barriers in East Africa and enhancing the competitiveness of the region,” he added. “In its strategic plan, the Port of Mombasa is looking to build the Mbaraki Wharf to improve on its cargo handling.

Source: The Star January 17, 2020 05:48 UTC