Also known as: DP World Africa
Logistics firm developing a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Mombasa valued at roughly Sh12 billion, expected to create 7,972 direct jobs.
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Citizen Digital
… r es Salaam transit cargo rises 17% as regional corridor competition intensifies By Benjamin Muriuki October 02, 2026 02:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Containers are stacked across the yard at DP World …
Dar es Salaam transit cargo rises 17% as regional corridor competition intensifiesCapital News
… The President spoke on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, during the signing of an agreement between Mr Shahbal’s GulfCap Group and global logistics company DP World for the development of a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa. …
Shahbal defies Ruto, declares Mombasa governor bid for 2027The Standard
… On Tuesday, President William Ruto presided over the signing of a pact between Mombasa Free Zone Limited, GulfCap Group, and DP World Africa for the development of a 535-acre SEZ in Jomvu, Mombasa.Valued at roughly sh12 billion (over US$100 million), the project occupies land onc …
How DP World SEZ deal will boost Mombasa's economyCapital News
… The County Government of Mombasa, Mombasa Free Zone Ltd and DP World signed the agreement, with President William Ruto witnessing the signing at State House, Nairobi. …
Sh12bn Mombasa SEZ to create 10,000 jobs as Kenya targets export-led manufacturingCitizen Digital
President Ruto set to officiate Ksh.12bn Mombasa SEZ project By Mary Gathu September 08, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mohammed Akoojee, CEO and Managing Director of DP World Africa, and Suleim …
President Ruto set to officiate Ksh.12bn Mombasa SEZ projectThe Standard
… President William Ruto will on Tuesday, September 8, preside over the signing of an agreement between GulfCap Group and global logistics company DP World at State House, Nairobi. …
Ruto to preside over Sh12 billion Mombasa industrial dealThe Standard
… at higher prices. “For too long, Kenya and Africa have exported raw and minimally processed commodities, only to import them later as expensive finished products,” he said.He spoke on Tuesday, September 8, after the County Government of Mombasa, Mombasa Free Zone Ltd and DP World …
Ruto urges Mombasa SEZ developers to build factories, create jobsThe Standard
… DP World has also agreed with GulfCap Africa to develop the Mombasa Industrial Park, a 222-hectare special economic zone near the Port of Mombasa, combining manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and logistics. …
Kenya must turn renewable energy advantage into industrial powerThe Standard
… In Ethiopia, DP World and the government have explored developing infrastructure on the Ethiopian side of the Berbera Corridor, including dry ports, warehouses, container yards and cold-chain facilities.The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has described the agreement as wort …
How UAE is taking its Africa investment into new sectorsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Mohammed Akoojee, CEO and Managing Director of DP World Africa, and Suleiman Shahbal. …
Shahbal secures Sh12 Billion DP World SEZ dealDar es Salaam Port handled 14.61 million tonnes of transit cargo in the 2025/26 financial year, a 17 percent increase driven largely by stronger flows to the DRC, Zambia, and Rwanda as Tanzania invests in port and transport infrastructure.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dar es Salaam Port handled 14.61 million tonnes of transit cargo in the 2025/26 financial year, a 17 percent increase driven largely by stronger flows to the DRC, Zambia, and Rwanda as Tanzania invests in port and transport infrastructure.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa businessman and EALA member Suleiman Shahbal has declared he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto publicly advising him against the move, arguing instead that Shahbal could contribute more through investment and job creation.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto presided over the signing of a pact for a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa, valued at roughly sh12 billion, expected to create between 8,000 and 10,000 direct jobs in the first phase, with 67 companies already signalling interest.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa's first phase expected to create 10,000 jobs and transform the coastal city into a manufacturing and export hub. The 535-acre project is designed to attract industries in manufacturing, processing, assembly and value addition to shift Kenya towards an export-oriented economy.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will officiate the signing of a Ksh.12 billion agreement between GulfCap Group and DP World to establish a Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa. The project, representing an investment of more than US$100 million, is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto will preside over the signing of an agreement between GulfCap Group and DP World to establish a Special Economic Zone covering about 535 acres in Jomvu, Mombasa. The project is expected to create 7,972 direct jobs and has already attracted 67 companies confirmed for participation.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has challenged developers of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone to move beyond agreements to building factories, creating jobs, and producing goods. Ruto said the zone must help Kenya stop exporting raw materials and importing finished products at higher prices, and described the zone as a step towards transforming Mombasa into a manufacturing, processing and logistics hub.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as renewable energy becomes a larger share of global electricity generation, Kenya should use its clean-energy advantage—over 90 per cent of the country's electricity comes from renewable sources—to develop industrial capacity, exports, and jobs, with international partnerships like those with Dubai helping to provide technological expertise and capital access.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
UAE investment in Africa is moving into artificial intelligence, renewable energy, logistics and infrastructure. The UAE launched a US$1 billion AI for Development initiative in 2025 to finance AI projects across African countries, while UAE entities have announced more than US$168 billion in projects across Africa since 2017.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Businessman Suleiman Shahbal has signed a Special Economic Zone investment agreement with logistics firm DP World valued at more than $100 million (Sh12 billion) on a 535-acre parcel in Jomvu Sub-County, Mombasa. The project is projected to create 7,972 direct jobs and attract manufacturers, exporters, and logistics firms to boost the port city's regional standing.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →