The days of Mombasa playing second fiddle to other counties are literally coming to an end, as the metropolitan area is destined for newer heights.
The coastal city has recently benefited from increased infrastructure developments such as the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).
Considering Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa, this couldn’t have come at a better time.
The increased efficiency of movement of goods between the Mombasa Port, the city and the hinterland means better days for the business fraternity.
The ongoing multi-billion expansion and modernization of the port will increase its efficiency, allowing more usage by the East and Central Africa players, thus creating a huge logistics hub.
Several road projects are currently ongoing in the city such as the dual MIA-Port Reitz road and Dongo Kundu by-pass.
Also worth mentioning is the second Nyali bridge whose design is underway, and the proposed cable cars that will be set up at the Likoni Ferry Channel.
The real estate in the region is also booming following the setting up of several luxurious hotels and apartments such as the English Point Marina, Sheheena Marina, Ocean Seven Development, Sultan Palace, Shaza, Vipingo Ridge Development and Centum’s Vipingo city in the neighbouring Kilifi County.
Improved security has also led to an increase in the number of tourists visiting the coastal city, thus creating employment opportunities among the residents.
Institutions of higher learning such as the Mombasa Technical University (TUM), Pwani University, and the upcoming Mombasa International University will also play a big role in boosting the region’s education standards.
The future certainly seems bright for Mombasa and the entire Coast region.