MOMBASA, Kenya — The Kenya Ports Authority has flagged off major fertilizer consignments at the Port of Mombasa, as the government moves to secure farm inputs ahead of the long-rains planting season.
Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Kipronoh Ronoh stated that improved efficiency at the port in handling bulk and loose cargo has become a key pillar of national food security, ensuring that farmers receive inputs on time.
“The timely availability of fertilizer before planting is not optional. It is central to sustaining food production and protecting livelihoods,” Ronoh said during the flag-off ceremony.
He noted that recent operational gains at the Port of Mombasa have reduced cargo delays, improved reliability, and strengthened supply chains for critical agricultural imports.
The PS was accompanied by Investment Promotion Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan and officials from the National Cereals and Produce Board, as KPA coordinated the discharge and evacuation of the fertilizer cargo.
The Port of Mombasa handles the bulk of Kenya’s agricultural imports. Also, it serves several countries in the region, making it a strategic hub for food and input supply chains across East Africa.
He said gains made by the Kenya Ports Authority in handling both conventional and non-conventional cargo had reduced delays and improved reliability in the supply chain, particularly for essential agricultural inputs.
