KENYA · BUSINESS

Key Facts

—The site: The zone will occupy a 535-acre parcel in Jomvu Sub-County, on the mainland side of Mombasa.

—The partners: DP World of Dubai is backing the project alongside the Gulf Group of Companies, controlled by Kenyan businessman Suleiman Shahbal.

—The value: The agreement is worth more than KSh 12 billion, or approximately US$100 million.