To increase efficiency and cargo handling capacity.
Modernisation and computerisation of Mombasa port facilities is on going and this has enabled the port to register improved operational performance over the years, with traffic handled increasing from 11.9 million metric tons in 2003 to 16.0 million metric tons in 2007. However, this turnaround remains below the performance needed to effectively contribute to national development. In addition, utilisation of inland waterways remains a significant challenge.