MOMBASA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
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PROJECT
PROFILE
Development of a multi – purpose Convention Centre, with a
contemporary design to ensure large event(s) are successfully
held in Kenya and improve medium to large-scale international
conferences exhibitions averaging around 3000 delegates.
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ECONOMIC
BENEFITS
MICE delegates have higher per capita spending
 Employment creation
 High economic multiplier effect.
 Increased publicity of the destination and hence future visitation
SOCIAL
BENEFITS
 Increase in standards of living.
 Increased level of global issue understanding due to with visitors.
 Increased knowledge from discussions of the conference.
 Human cohesion and co-existence
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Sponsors Profile
KENYA
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Owned by the Government of Kenya
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KTDC has financed and invested in significant projects in
a partnership with the private sector through equity and
TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
lending to the tourism sector
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KTDC has significant equity investments in some of the
leading International chains such as Hilton Hotel and
Hotel Intercontinental in Nairobi.
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Kenya as a M.I.C.E destination
 Kenya’s profile as a Meetings, Incentive travel, Conferences and Exhibition
(MICE) destination is improving.
 Kenya is strategically located within Africa and between Middle East, Asia
and Europe and well served by international airlines.
 Kenya is an exotic tourist destination with great weather all year round.
 Expansive choice of accommodation.
 Kenya is an economic and transit hub for Eastern and Central Africa.
 Kenya’s official language is English speaking nation with adequate capacity
for translation to major international languages during conferences
 Kenya is a safe destination
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Mombasa
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Mombasa is on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline, approximately midway between the border with
Tanzania in the south and Somalia in the north. It is the main entry point to the beach resorts to the
north & south of the city.
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Mombasa is an old town with Arabic, Indian and Portuguese influences that has the largest port in
East Africa
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Mombasa’s main advantage as a conference venue is the large accommodation capacity that
exists because of its position as Kenya’s main tourist city. It is estimated that there are 4,200 rooms
in the vicinity of the conference centre location; Bamburi
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Mombasa as a destination can also cater to conferences for which organizers are seeking a more
serene environment
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Mombasa boasts of white sandy beaches and a pristine coral reef along one of the widest
shorelines on the continent
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Mombasa on the Kenyan Map
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Mombasa Facts and Figures
Population: 500,000
Religion: Christianity, Islam and other religions
Language: Swahili & English
Exports: Tourism, Coffee, Tea, Cement and Cotton
Climate: Tropical with temperature between 20 – 35 Degrees Celsius
Rainfall: 40 inches (1,000mm) in a year
Currency: Kenya Shilling
Time Difference: 3 Hours ahead of GMT
Distance from Nairobi: 487KM (305 Miles) by road
Major Airport: Moi International Airport
Neighboring Towns: Malindi (1 hour) Watamu (2 hours)
** The Moi International Airport has been renovated and a new terminal built to accommodate larger aircrafts
and increased passenger traffic
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The Site at Bamburi
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Bamburi is a short distance to the north of Mombasa town
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Bamburi/Lafarge is a cement factory near a limestone quarry. Bamburi has evolved from an
industrial polluter to an environmental success
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Instead of leaving empty quarries the owners of Bamburi embarked on a reclamation project
some decades ago, not only to cover the “scars” of mining but also make a contribution to
environmental preservation.
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Worked out quarries have been planted with fast growing trees to create forests which have
then been populated with mammals such as deer and other species
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These forests are open to the public with nature trails and open spaces for picnics, parties
and concerts
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In one section the company has created a nature reserve called “Haller Park” featuring
wildlife in a mini- safari experience
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Lafarge Eco-systems, Awards & Recognition
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2012: Trip Adviser Certificate of Excellence
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2012: Renewal of Wildlife Habitat Council
Certification (USA)
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2009: Best in environmental improvement
practices (Kenya Company of the Year Awards)
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2008: Best Corporate Citizenship & Social
Responsibility Award (Commonwealth Business
Council Awards)
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2007: Total Eco Challenge-Gold Award
(Corporate Category
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1987: UNEP Global 500 Roll of Honour award
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 A total of 18 hectares has been allocated by the Bamburi/Lafarge Cement Company to
Mombasa Convention Centre Limited (a Joint Venture between KTDC & The Treasury on the
basis of a long lease
The site is several meters below road level & therefore the bulk of the MICC can be hidden
from view avoiding a blot on the landscape that the owners of Bamburi have strived to
achieve
The eco-friendly focus of Bamburi/Lafarge means that the MICC will have to incorporate
energy saving, water saving and as much environmentally positive features as possible
The location of MICC within the proximity of a nature reserve, forest and a cement factory
presents a unique opportunity for the MICC to market itself as the only known international
convention centre within such a setting and be ideal for conferences with environmental
theme
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Proposed Design of the Mombasa
International Conference Centre
The Pre-Feasibility report suggests a total capacity of 3,500 persons
Main Auditorium having a capacity of 2,000 delegates on raked seating
Flat floor meeting/event space seating about 1,000 delegates
Two meeting rooms for about 150 persons each
Two meeting rooms for about 25 persons each
Two boardrooms for 15 persons each
Flexibility to be incorporated in the design of the facility to enable hosting of smaller conferences/events in
the main auditorium without appearing “empty”
Further suggestions on space will be derived from the demand for other facilities e.g. Catering, Retail and
Business Services as well as internationally accepted space ratios
Facilities to be included apart from dedicated conference and exhibition space are:
Museum (Swahili history & Culture), Boma (Cultural Centre) and Casino
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Site layout.
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Financing Option
INVESTMENT
OPTIONS
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Public private Partnership (PPP)
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Management Contract
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Conclusions
There is a case for development of an International Convention Centre in the
attractive tourist city of Mombasa
Mombasa is an ideal location for development of an International Convention
Centre due to the tourism infrastructure already in existence
The site in Bamburi is highly suitable and will provide a unique environment which
will assist in marketing the facility
A facility with a maximum capacity of 4,000 is recommended with the main
auditorium for between 2,000 – 2,500 delegates
Other facilities on site to complement the conference facility will include a
Museum/Cultural Centre, Boma style entertainment Centre and a Casino
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MARINA DEVELOPMENT
ALONG KENYAN SOUTH
COAST.
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PROJECT
PROFILE
A marina is an eco-tourism concept of a sheltered harbor where
boats and yachts are kept in the water and where services geared to
the needs of recreational boating are found.
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ECONOMIC
BENEFITS
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SOCIAL
BENEFITS
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GDP Tourism accounts for about 10% of the GDP. This is bound to
increase with the new development by increasing international
visitor arrivals and increasing the multiplier effect with the
introduction of new tourism activities.
Apart from investment linked directly to the marina, there is also a
potential benefit to wider levels of investment.
Direct employment - Estimates of the number of direct jobs
supported by the marina are based on its planned size and the
number of boats forecast to use it each year.
The commercial development linked to the marina scheme will
generate employment impacts of its own.
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Project Drivers
 Kenya
Vision 2030 identifies Marina development as a niche product
which aims to enhance capacity by investing in and upgrading hotel
facilities and to strengthen the existing beach tourism recreational
products along the Kenyan coast through yachting activities. The project
is to be realized through collaboration between Government and Private
sector.
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The proposed development envisages making the region a yachting hub in the Indian
Ocean coast with itineraries to evocative destinations such as Zanzibar, Mauritius, the
Comoros, Madagascar and Seychelles as well as to South African region. Visitors sailing
their private leisure boat may moor for short or long term
The prospect of marina development is further being accelerated by the fact that, Mombasa
port is a popular call on two fronts – firstly as a home port for operators dedicated to
serving the Indian Ocean as a winter sun destination (especially as an interesting
alternative to the overcrowded Caribbean) and secondly as an exotic stop for upscale
round – the –world or similar type long – haul cruising. Its rich tourism hinterland, sparkling
sunny
beaches and proximity to and international airport give the region a strategic
location on the Indian Ocean.
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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park
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There is a beautiful coral reef that
fringes Kisite Island.
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It consists of a gently sloping wall with
an abundance of hard corals and varies
in depth from the surface to 18m.
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These corals are home to over 360
species of fish and other marine life
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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park
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The wealth, diversity and colors of the
fish are fantastic.
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There are large schools of blue lined
snappers, hump-head snappers, fusiliers,
rudder fish, spade fish and surgeon fish.
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You will also see the sad looking big eyes,
regal, African and emperor angel fishes,
thread finned, red finned, yellow head
butterfly fish, parrot fish, giant sweet lips,
giant snappers and Moorish idols
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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park
Turtles are often seen grazing on the corals, lionfish quietly watching you, blue
spotted sting rays darting away as you glide along the reef, crocodile fish
camouflaged in the sand, timid octopus and sleek looking squid.
It is a very relaxed easy dive with little or no current along the Pemba Channel:
Located on well stocked fishing grounds, the adjacent has a worldwide reputation
for sports angling. Many of IGFA Kenya, All Africa and World Records are
obtained here.
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Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park
This area is home to several pods of
dolphins, they are inquisitive, and there is
a good chance that they may pass by to
see who is there.
Dolphin encounters are common is this
area. Kisite Marine Park is a great dive for
beginners or those who have not dived for
a long time.
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Wasini Island
It lies off the southern Indian Ocean coast of Kenya next to Shimoni. It is approximately
5 km long and 1 km across. The Island is sparsely populated and undeveloped.
A site of early Swahili civilization, this coral island is occupied by the Vumba people, an
indigenous group of Bantu speaking peoples who have a rich history. They speak Swahili
and Kivumba and they number about 1500. Mkwiro and Wasini are the two villages
present on the island - each at opposite ends.
Their history includes invasion and settlement of Arab influence from the Persian Gulf
states, and from the island of Zanzibar, further south.
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Wasini Island
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Wasini Island is adjacent to the Marina and this photo is an actual shot of
Wasini Island taken from the site of the proposed Marina
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Project Description
The Project shall be developed as a complete leisure tourism destination. The Marina shall
have provision for berthing yachts of different lengths. An indicative mix of accommodation
facilities, power, fuelling stations, club house etc. shall be included
With respect to tourism, the location carries immense potential to become an exotic and highend holiday destination for eco-tourism and adventure tourism. The clear waters and white
sandy beaches make Shimoni a perfect tropical destination. Shimoni is surrounded by
shallow coral reefs and clear sea, ideal for a relaxed holiday.
Though, Shimoni has many out of bound and protected areas, exquisite coral life and clear
waters offer delightful opportunities making it an ideal location for a relaxed holiday.
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Project Description
The proposed marina development will provide berthing for several vessels and be built to
recognized international specifications & safety standards. The marina is constructed as a
complex with harbors and sheltering infrastructure, repair workshop and administrative units
that includes the following :
Mooring facilities, Crane and Slope for boat-lift
Club-house, Boat-house and accommodation facilities
Botique Hotel with exquisite food offering
Information and communication facilities
Service, Training and Salvage boat facilities
Water, Electricity, Lighting, Drainage and Sewerage facilities supplied
Jetties and revetments
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Financing Options
INVESTMENT
OPTIONS
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Public private Partnership (PPP)
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Management Contract
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Conclusions
Undoubtedly, the Kenyan coastline has continued to be and remains a prime resource for
tourism development. Shimoni; the proposed site of the Marina boasts on of the most pristine
and undisturbed beaches in Kenya’s Coastal region in addition to unmatched variety in
marine flora and fauna
The growth of resorts at the coastal region has witnessed rapid expansion of tourist activities
in the recent past with areas like Mombasa Island, South coast and North Coast
The marina development presents a great opportunity to establish an upmarket tourist
offering in Shimoni which is significantly deprived of bed capacity
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THANK YOU
FOR ENQUIRIES:
MANAGING DIRECTOR
info@ktdc.co.ke
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