The Sh85 billion Likoni Cable Car project is now closer to reality after the land was provided, which had previously been a major stumbling block.
The National Land Commission (NLC) set aside 0.85 acres for the project, which is anticipated to transform the tourism and transportation industries along the coast.
It will connect Mombasa Island to the South Coast and will take the place of ferries and floating bridges.
In a gazette notice dated November 5, NLC chairman Gershom Otachi ordered the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to use the land within 180 days or the land would revert to the owners.
KPA is only allowed to use the reserve land for the designated purposes of the Likoni Cable Car and accompanying services, according to the order.
The NLC stated that the KPA may not give up custody of the reserved land or any part of it without the NLC’s written authorization.
The ports agency is required to pay the national and county governments’ rates, ground rent, duties, assessments, and outgoings on a regular basis.
Unless otherwise approved in writing, the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) would be responsible for the road’s development and management, according to NLC.
