Kenya’s new move on SGR to upset China and Uganda

Transhipment cargo at the Naivasha Inland Container Depot (ICD). FILE PHOTO | NMG

This week’s order by Kenyan President William Ruto to revert cargo clearing services to the port of Mombasa could upset China and Uganda, the port’s biggest clients, and trigger anxiety among major players who depend on it.

The order, issued as President Ruto took office, is set to have far-reaching ramifications.