Nairobi, Jan. 29 -- Cargo traffic through the Mombasa port increased by 10.9 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year, surpassing its target for the period, piling pressure for expansion of facilities at the key gateway.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), said it handled 45.45 million tonnes of cargo in the period between January and December 2025, compared to 40.99 million tonnes handled in 2024.

"This represents a substantial increase of 4.46 million tonnes, equivalent to a 10.9 percent increase. This marks a significant growth in regional trade, which calls for capacity expansion to meet the trade demands," KPA Managing Director William Ruto said.

The port's container traffic also grew to 2.11 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs),...