Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has assured that the government will continue to guarantee an enabling environment for investments with an aim of promoting trade, improve economy as well as create more job opportunities.
Mr. Musyoka said that partnership between the government and the private sector is critical in accelerating the country’s pace towards attaining Vision 2030.
He was speaking during the official opening of Transami Mombasa Container Terminal (MCT) in Changamwe, Mombasa County where he was the chief guest.
Mr. Musyoka said that Kenya appreciates the vote of confidence investors have placed in the country that has led to increased investments and Public Private Partnership (PPP).
He particularly lauded the Bollore Africa Logistics for committing significant investment in Kenya and other parts of Africa, noting that the company through its subsidiaries such as MCT, SDV Transami, Socopao Kenya Ltd and East Africa Commercial Shipping have taken a leading role in promoting trade.
“An investment of a scale such as yours at MCT is an excellent illustration of how PPPs can be put together to achieve multiple benefits to participating partners. This particular PPP is premised on agreements made between MCT, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Revenue Authority,” Mr. Musyoka added.
The Vice President allayed fears that allowing private Container Freight Station Operators to compete with the KPA will affect business and affect government revenue.
Mr. Musyoka said that through the installation of efficiency systems the operations have improved both output and revenue levels for all participating partners due to increased earnings through additional capacity created by the Freight Stations.
He noted that based on successes of such MCT’s there is room for broader participation of private partnerships with existing ports and additional ones that government has been engaged in establishing.
Managing Director MCT, Mr. Tony Stenning said the company has invested over 700million and created job opportunities for over 300 members of staff.
He added that the company is not only committed to the development of Kenya but also other countries where it is represented in the continent.
The Group Chairman, Mr. Samson Ndegwa assured that the company has confidence in Kenyan leadership, saying they will continue to expand the businesses.
Later, the Vice President made a stop over at Port Reitz, Changamwe Constituency to receive greetings from wananchi on his way to Voi.
Mr. Musyoka assured that it’s not the government’s policy to privatize the port of Mombasa, saying such a move must involve and incorporate all stakeholders.
He at the same time, called on investors in all sectors of the economy to modernize their infrastructure so as to ensure quality and efficiency in their operations.
March 30, 2011
Fundraiser for Malindi Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA)
Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to support the development of church projects, saying they assist in improving the standards of living in the country.
Mr. Musyoka commended religious organizations in the country for complimenting the government’s efforts in training Kenyans in various fields.
He urged religious leaders to be tolerant to one another irrespective of their religious affiliations, adding that Kenyans should coexist with one another like brothers and sisters.
“We need to go forward as one nation. We should join hands in order to fight poverty and other evils in the society”, he noted.
The Vice President made the remarks today during a fundraiser for Malindi Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) in aid of the Development Centre for training of church leaders.
It will also be the headquarters of PEFA Church in the North Coast region.
At the same time, Mr. Musyoka called on leaders to support the implementation of the new constitution, saying it was one of the best in the world if implemented well.
Nominated MP, Ms Shakila Abdalla called on religious leaders to join hands with Members of Parliament to support the implementation of the new constitution.
She urged Members of Parliament to take their roles as elected leaders seriously.
General Overseer, PEFA Church Kenya, Bishop Simeon Obayo said the church will continue to partner with the government in the provision of not spiritual needs of Kenyans but also training them in various fields.
Bishop Obayo urged leaders to enforce the rule of law in order to maintain peace and tranquility in the country. He called on Kenyans to love one another irrespective of their religious affiliations and where they come from.
Present were area MP, Gideon Mung’aro, former MP and National Organizing Secretary ODM-K, Mr. Lucas Maitha, Regional Overseer North Coast Region and Principal Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mr. James Ziro among other dignitaries.
Later, the Vice President opened the first ever International Karate Clubs Championship in Kenya organized by the Kenya Karate Federation (KKF) at a Malindi Hotel.
The aim is to promote sports tourism in the country while fighting the drug menace among youth. It brings participants from Mozambique, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
Mr. Musyoka has called on Kenyans to say no to drug abuse for they were affecting the development of youths in the society.
He said the youths should be given time to exploit their talents by embracing sports as a profession.
The Vice President urged the youths to practice martial arts for they instill discipline and good behavior.
He urged Kenyans to embrace Karate and teach the youth the right values of life.
Mr. Musyoka commended the Police for their swift action in arresting the drug traffickers in Mombasa recently.
He noted that Kenyans want real action taken in accordance with the law of the land, saying in China drug traffickers get live sentence or death.
”It is time Kenyans said no to drug abuse”, he added.
The Vice President urged sports organizers to promote activities that bring Kenyans together.
Area MP Mr. Mung’aro commended the police for being firm in fighting drugs and called for those involved to be prosecuted very first.
Ms Abdalla called on the media to follow up drug cases and expose all those who are involved in the drug trafficking.
Present were the Chairman KKF, Mr. Caleb Atemi, KKF officials and sponsors among other dignitaries.
Mr. Musyoka commended religious organizations in the country for complimenting the government’s efforts in training Kenyans in various fields.
He urged religious leaders to be tolerant to one another irrespective of their religious affiliations, adding that Kenyans should coexist with one another like brothers and sisters.
“We need to go forward as one nation. We should join hands in order to fight poverty and other evils in the society”, he noted.
The Vice President made the remarks today during a fundraiser for Malindi Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (PEFA) in aid of the Development Centre for training of church leaders.
It will also be the headquarters of PEFA Church in the North Coast region.
At the same time, Mr. Musyoka called on leaders to support the implementation of the new constitution, saying it was one of the best in the world if implemented well.
Nominated MP, Ms Shakila Abdalla called on religious leaders to join hands with Members of Parliament to support the implementation of the new constitution.
She urged Members of Parliament to take their roles as elected leaders seriously.
General Overseer, PEFA Church Kenya, Bishop Simeon Obayo said the church will continue to partner with the government in the provision of not spiritual needs of Kenyans but also training them in various fields.
Bishop Obayo urged leaders to enforce the rule of law in order to maintain peace and tranquility in the country. He called on Kenyans to love one another irrespective of their religious affiliations and where they come from.
Present were area MP, Gideon Mung’aro, former MP and National Organizing Secretary ODM-K, Mr. Lucas Maitha, Regional Overseer North Coast Region and Principal Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mr. James Ziro among other dignitaries.
Later, the Vice President opened the first ever International Karate Clubs Championship in Kenya organized by the Kenya Karate Federation (KKF) at a Malindi Hotel.
The aim is to promote sports tourism in the country while fighting the drug menace among youth. It brings participants from Mozambique, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
Mr. Musyoka has called on Kenyans to say no to drug abuse for they were affecting the development of youths in the society.
He said the youths should be given time to exploit their talents by embracing sports as a profession.
The Vice President urged the youths to practice martial arts for they instill discipline and good behavior.
He urged Kenyans to embrace Karate and teach the youth the right values of life.
Mr. Musyoka commended the Police for their swift action in arresting the drug traffickers in Mombasa recently.
He noted that Kenyans want real action taken in accordance with the law of the land, saying in China drug traffickers get live sentence or death.
”It is time Kenyans said no to drug abuse”, he added.
The Vice President urged sports organizers to promote activities that bring Kenyans together.
Area MP Mr. Mung’aro commended the police for being firm in fighting drugs and called for those involved to be prosecuted very first.
Ms Abdalla called on the media to follow up drug cases and expose all those who are involved in the drug trafficking.
Present were the Chairman KKF, Mr. Caleb Atemi, KKF officials and sponsors among other dignitaries.
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