Mombasa This growth will be in response to the construction of a railway system from Nairobi to Mombasa which will aid in trade and transportation between Kenya’s two major cities. Mombasa will become a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in which certain industries such as tea, garments, and footwear will be exempt from certain taxes to promote domestic growth. This is in response to the deficiencies in Export Processing Zones (EPZ). The Kenyan Dock Worker’s Union is situated in Mombasa and has roughly 5,000 members. President Kenyatta has made it a priority to deepen economic ties with Asia at the onset of
Mombasa Mainland Desalination Plant 2018, the daily freshwater needed was , but prevailing sources could only supply . The MMDP is one of four desalination plants planned for construction in Mombasa County, to address the freshwater shortage. MMDP is being developed by "Almar Water Solutions", a Spanish company that specializes in the provision solutions to water-related issues, including infrastructure development, design, financing and operation. MMDP is the first to be developed, with construction planned to start in June 2019 and completion by January 2021. Other desalination plants in the pipeline include "Mombasa West Desalination Plant", located on the western side of Mombasa mainland, with