The planned Ksh4 billion ($59.7 million) dredging of the Mombasa port is officially underway with the appointment of consultants to study the area to be dredged.
The consultants are expected to complete their report by November, with the work to start almost immediately thereafter.
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) terminal services manager Joseph Atonga said the consultants will identify the scope of the work to be done — the design, particular areas to be dredged, depth and distance.