The Kenya Ports Authority has revised tariffs for the Likoni ferry service, raising fees for small cars while reducing charges for some smaller operators. The changes took effect on 23 May 2026 and aim to balance costs with affordability. Pedestrians continue to cross without charge.
Small cars now pay Ksh180 per crossing, up from Ksh120. Loaded trucks and trailers remain at Ksh7,900. Tuk-tuk operators see a cut from Ksh120 to Ksh100, while handcart users drop from Ksh100 to Ksh75.
The adjustments follow revised fuel prices and affect more than 450,000 daily passengers. Vehicle crossings have fallen from over 6,000 to about 4,000 per day since the Dongo Kundu channel opened in August 2024.
KPA operates six ferries, deploying four during morning and evening peaks and three at other times. President William Ruto announced plans during a Coast tour to build two new ferries, one at Likoni for Ksh3 billion and one at Mtongwe for Ksh5 billion.
