Kenya Ports Authority Stories
Re-registering the entities as PLCs would allow them to raise capital by offering shares to the public while protecting shareholders with limited liab...
The project is expected to maximise regional economic benefits through joint implementation, positioning the Coast region as a key hub for maritime an...
French shipping line CMA CGM is driving the surge, delivering on its pledge to increase calls at Kenya’s newest deep-water port and bolstering Lamu’s...
The probe follows accusations by Old Town fisherfolk that the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) deposited dredged sand, silt, clay, gravel, and debris onto...
Through their Beach Management Unit (BMU), the fishers accused a KPA dredger of dumping sand, silt, clay, gravel, and seabed debris onto their fishing...
KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto said the order follows a yard audit, which identified numerous uncollected containers and goods that had been...
The changes, announced on Thursday, replace the rates set in 2012 for services including marine operations, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wh...
The senators, led by Chairperson Dr Oburu Odinga, also received updates on emergency operations in Lake Victoria and broader efforts to protect marine...
The casual labour programme, scrapped 16 years ago, allowed the port authority to hire workers on short-term renewable contracts, providing a critical...
The appellate court dismissed Stanbic Bank's appeal, ruling that the lender had indeed breached the standard of care expected of it in issuing the bon...
The Supreme Court found that the procurement process that KPA used breached Articles 10(2)(c), 201(a), and 227(1) of the Constitution, which enshrine...
The deal is expected to improve morale among port workers and support the continued growth of the country’s key maritime gateway.
GSU recovered in the fourth set, winning 25-22 before carrying that momentum to the fifth set which went to the wire as they claimed a 17-15 win to co...
The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.
The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.
Amu Jameel will serve the East African coast, connecting ports from Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden to Maputo, Mozambique.
Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.
This increase in cruise traffic has also benefited Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Last December, Governor Issa welcomed visitors aboard the MV Bo...
The report notes that KPA paid Sh49 million in overtime allowances to employees in training grades.
The committee said it will continue with the investigations to assess whether the waivers were misused or granted appropriately.
According to Mvurya, 1,648 people affected would be paid. He expressed hope about the initiative after the administration received approximately 97 ap...
With three new ships arriving in only one week, the KPA is under pressure to maintain operational efficiency and keep the port competitive in the glob...
The residents argue that KMA has done little to improve their lives and they believe that merging the two entities would lead to better job opportunit...
KPA boss Ruto announced that the port had already surpassed the 1 million mark, achieving 1,003,208 TEUs as of Saturday.
The Senate committee had sought Ruto's presence to address ongoing controversies at the port, including alleged scandals, mismanagement and embezzleme...
Over 1,500 MPs and Senators from East African parliaments, along with their support staff, are expected to participate in the games.
The terminal features a public concourse with ticketing booths, screening spaces, snack areas, and arrival and drop-off zones.
Justice Sewe said he could not make an interim declaration which would effectively undo the legislative will unless there were strong and cogent reaso...
The ship's itinerary, initially planned to pass through the Suez Canal, was altered due to safety concerns, leading to its current route around Africa...
