Mombasa his presidency. Japan has played a role in financially sponsoring the expansion of the Mombasa port in phase one and two of the expansion project. At 44%, the rate of youth unemployment in Mombasa is more than double the national average of 21% (2016). Moi International Airport serves the city of Mombasa. It is located in Port Reitz area, also known locally as Chaani area on the mainland metropolitan area. Flights to Nairobi and other Kenyan, European and Middle Eastern destinations depart from the airport. Mombasa and Nairobi are connected by chartered flights operated via Wilson airport. This takes approximately
Mombasa–Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway transportation corridor between Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. Because they are at ground level, collisions with wildlife occur. The viaducts and embankments elevate the SGR above ground level, allowing wildlife to pass safely underneath. Six underpasses also allow wildlife to move safely beneath the SGR. Passenger trains run between Mombasa Terminus in Miritini and Nairobi Terminus in Syokimau, which is near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Freight services are provided between Port Reitz, which is just west of Mombasa Island, and the inland container depot in the Embakasi division of Nairobi. There are nine passenger stations