TICTS loses exclusivity

This is despite the fact that, three years ago, the government extended the initial 10-year concession period for a further 15 years, provoking substantial controversy as a result.

It is hoped that the introduction of rival operators will help speed up container clearance at the port, where congestion has become a major problem. At the moment, some containers are being diverted to Mombasa to avoid getting caught in the backlog.