What is the latest status of the project “Likoni Gate Bridge Project”?

The status recorded for “Likoni Gate Bridge Project” is planned.

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Likoni Gate Bridge Project”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Likoni Gate Bridge Project” to USD 58830000.

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Likoni Gate Bridge Project

Sector: Government • Location: Mombasa, Kenya

Source: Business Daily

Project

Planned

The Likoni Gate Bridge project involves the construction of a bridge across the Likoni Channel, one of the most dangerous crossings on the East African coast. The project was financed through a loan agreement between Kenya and Japan in 2019, with favorable terms including a 0.1% interest rate, a 12-year grace period, and a 30-year repayment window. Despite the loan disbursement and procurement com

Status: Prospective
Sector: Government, Bridge
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Business Daily

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The project “Likoni Gate Bridge Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Government sector, located in Mombasa, Kenya. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Business Daily.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Likoni Gate Bridge project involves the construction of a bridge across the Likoni Channel, one of the most dangerous crossings on the East African coast. The project was financed through a loan agreement between Kenya and Japan in 2019, with favorable terms including a 0.1% interest rate, a 12-year grace period, and a 30-year repayment window. Despite the loan disbursement and procurement competition completion, the project has faced significant delays with no construction progress, causing financial losses and diplomatic concerns.
Original sector	Transport
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Country	Kenya
City	Mombasa

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Record type	Project
Sector	Government, Bridge
Article published date	2026-04-19

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