Uganda Consulate in Mombasa Katureebe Tayebwa on Tuesday said the two countries are enjoying the benefit of the infrastructural developmental being undertaken.
The government has focused on construction of major roads along the corridor and expansion of the port.
The projects consist of bypasses and expansion of roads all the way from Mombasa to Nairobi and parts of the corridor.
The Port of Mombasa has been outlining its plans to handle two million containers annually by 2022.
The Ugandan government says the improvement of the Northern Corridor and expansion of the port of Mombasa have enhanced its trade with Kenya.
Uganda Consulate in Mombasa Katureebe Tayebwa on Tuesday said the two countries are enjoying the benefit of the infrastructural developmental being undertaken.
“When Kenya is doing well, Uganda is doing better and what we have so far achieved is commendable through the development and improvement of the corridor and the port,” said Mr Tayebwa.
Speaking during a press briefing at the consulate offices in Nyali, Mombasa, Mr Tayebwa said since Kenya is the gateway to Uganda, it is only through infrastructural improvement that the two countries will economically prosper.
“Over 80 per cent of our imports and exports as a country go through the Mombasa port and that should tell you how much important the port is to us and the value we give it,” said Mr Tayebwa.
The government has focused on construction of major roads along the corridor and expansion of the port.
The projects consist of bypasses and expansion of roads all the way from Mombasa to Nairobi and parts of the corridor.
The Port of Mombasa has been outlining its plans to handle two million containers annually by 2022.
Currently, the port handles 30 million tonnes of cargo annually and the KPA wants to increase it to 45 million tonnes in the next four years.
Some of the huge infrastructural projects KPA is also undertaking include the ongoing construction of the Lamu port, with Shimoni and Kisumu ports on the awaiting list.
Meanwhile, Mr Tayebwa said the “liberal” trade policies of Uganda are good investment and urged Kenyans to continue venturing there.
“Uganda is one country that I can say is beyond open in terms of allowing other people to invest as long as it is of economic importance. We are open for business and let everyone be assured of that,” he said.
The ambassador was reacting to reports of instability in the country following recent chaos that saw a number of leaders arrested.
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