Motorists and commuters using the Likoni Ferry crossing in Mombasa will now pay revised charges following a new tariff structure announced by the Kenya Ports Authority (Kenya Ports Authority), effective May 22, 2026.
The updated rates introduce a distance-based pricing model, with charges determined by vehicle size and category, a move that is expected to affect thousands of daily users of the busy channel linking Mombasa Island to the south coast.
Under the new structure, saloon cars will be charged Ksh.80 per metre, while SUVs and CUVs will now pay Ksh.225 per metre. Minibuses have been set at Ksh.900 per metre, with buses charged Ksh.650 per metre.
For heavy commercial transport, truck charges will vary depending on size, ranging between Ksh.438 and Ksh.2,125 per metre.
Motorcyclists using the crossing will now pay Ksh.75 per trip, while tuk-tuks will be charged Ksh.100.
The Likoni Ferry, operated by KPA, is a key transport link and one of the busiest crossing points in the country, serving both commuters and freight transport between Mombasa Island and the south mainland.
The revised charges are expected to have a direct impact on transport and logistics costs, potentially influencing fares for passengers and delivery charges for businesses operating along the coastal corridor.
Regular users of the ferry have previously raised concerns over congestion and delays, and analysts say the new pricing could further shape commuter patterns and transport costs in the region.
KPA has not indicated whether the tariff changes will be accompanied by improvements in ferry frequency or infrastructure upgrades, though the authority has in the past stated its commitment to improving efficiency at the crossing point.
The new charges now place additional financial considerations on both private motorists and commercial operators relying on the Likoni channel as a daily transport route.
