Port Reitz
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| Country | File:Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya |
| County | Mombasa County |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Port Reitz (/ˌpɔːrˈtriːs/; alternatively spelled Portreitz) is a district of Mombasa, Kenya, and is located north-west of the island. It was named after Lieutenant J. J. Reitz, an officer in the Royal Navy, who became commander or resident of Mombasa in February 1824.[1]
Mombasa Airport
[edit | edit source]Port Reitz is the location of Moi International Airport, the second largest airport in Kenya. The dual-runway airport was originally named Port Reitz Airport.
Port Reitz Hospital
[edit | edit source]At the end of the main Port Reitz road is the Port Reitz District Hospital. The hospital operates a mental institute, a children's hospital and prosthetics centre. A funeral director is located opposite the hospital complex. The road leading to the complex has come under political criticism due to the neglect of upkeep.[2]
Transport
[edit | edit source]Port Reitz is reached by matatu from Mombasa island. Although Port Reitz is a matatu terminus, shared taxis to Migadini are within walking distance.
References
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- ^ mzalendo :: Eye On Kenyan Parliament Archived 2008-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
