Core Viewpoint - The Kenya Ports Authority plans to increase fees for at least 25 facilities and services, which will lead to higher costs for import and export containers, ultimately affecting consumers through increased commodity prices [1] Group 1: Fee Increases - The fee adjustments will include pilotage fees, tug services, mooring services, light dues, port charges, dock fees, buoy and anchorage fees, freshwater supply, salvage and towing operations, loading and unloading, container handling fees, and storage fees [1] - The affected ports include Mombasa Port, Lamu Port, and inland container depots [1] Group 2: Impact on Costs - The East African Shippers Association (SCEA) anticipates that the cost of imported containers will rise by 10% to 15%, while the cost of exported containers will increase by 2% to 5% [1] - These cost increases will directly impact shippers, traders, settlement agents, port service providers, transport companies, and other users, leading to a transfer of costs to consumers [1]