Port_Reitz

Port Reitz

Port Reitz

Place in Mombasa County, Kenya

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]

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Mombasa Airport

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

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

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

  1. [1]
    Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Mombasa" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 18 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 682–683, see page 682, lines three and four. ...and each leads to a deeper ramification of the sea, Mombasa Harbour to Port Tudor, Kilindini Harbour to Port Reitz
  2. [2]
    mzalendo :: Eye On Kenyan Parliament Archived 2008-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
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