KPA Stories

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU through to 9th-place final after defeating KPA in thrilling five-setter
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 29, 2025

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...

GSU, KPA crash out as Kenya's hopes end at CAVB Men’s Club Championships
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 26, 2025

Kenya’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships ended on Saturday after GSU and KPA were both knocke...

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU and Prisons fall to North Africans as KPA wins five-set thriller
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 25, 2025

Kenyan clubs GSU and Kenya Prisons suffered defeats to North African giants in their final group matches at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Club Championships, wh...

2025 CAVB Men’s Championships: GSU extend streak, KPA bounce back, Prisons falter again
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 24, 2025

Kenya’s GSU kept their hopes of a historic continental title alive with another dramatic comeback at the CAVB Men’s Club Championships, while KPA boun...

2025 CAVB Men's Championships: GSU thrive as Kenya Prisons and KPA Struggle
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 23, 2025

GSU remain unbeaten at the 2025 CAVB Men’s Volleyball Club Championships, while fellow Kenyan sides Kenya Prisons and Kenya Ports Authority face early...

Relief for truckers as KPA suspends Mombasa’s Sh700 port parking fee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

Boost for Kenya's tourism as Mombasa, Lamu ports see surge in international cruise arrivals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 03, 2024

This increase in cruise traffic has also benefited Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Last December, Governor Issa welcomed visitors aboard the MV Bo...

Kenya Ports Authority in a spot as audit reveals financial irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

The report notes that KPA paid Sh49 million in overtime allowances to employees in training grades.

KRA reduces goods release time by over 50%, boosts customs revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2024

The reduction has been attributed to the increased adoption of Pre-Arrival Cargo Processing, which has grown from 25.28 per cent in FY 2021-22 to 40.5...

Senate investigates KPA over suspected irregular Sh1.4 bn waivers to importers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2024

The committee said it will continue with the investigations to assess whether the waivers were misused or granted appropriately.

MV Atlas One makes inaugural call at Mombasa Port, strengthening trade links with Asia
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 21, 2024

According to the Kenya Port Authority, the arrival of MV Atlas One is expected to bolster Mombasa's role as a key maritime hub, with the vessel set to...

Kenya Ports Authority to boost efficiency with purchase of four new cranes
Vincent Ombati  |  Aug 01, 2024

The four Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes, valued at roughly Sh1.1 billion ($8.5 million), have sophisticated technology and a fuel-efficient motor.

MT Marlin Sardinia: Largest vessel docks at new Kipevu Oil Terminal in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 18, 2024

The vessel, arriving from the United Arab Emirates, delivered 121,403 metric tons of automotive gas oil, with 40 per cent of this cargo destined for t...

KPA boss on the spot for failing to honour Senate summons
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 17, 2024

The Senate committee had sought Ruto's presence to address ongoing controversies at the port, including alleged scandals, mismanagement and embezzleme...

KPA sports facility to host East African Community Interparliamentary Games
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 09, 2024

Over 1,500 MPs and Senators from East African parliaments, along with their support staff, are expected to participate in the games.

10 suspects charged with Sh1 billion land fraud in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2024

The investigations uncovered that the suspects conspired to defraud a real estate company by presenting a forged letter of allotment.

Lamu fishermen to receive Sh1.1b compensation as KPA completes verification
Christopher Ghele  |  May 08, 2024

The payment comes a few weeks after the Court of Appeal in Malindi directed that the parties involved conduct a verification exercise of the ineligibl...

Tourism boost as cruise ship MS Ambience with 1,700 travellers docks at Mombasa Port
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 27, 2024

The vessel arrived from Victoria Port in Seychelles with the tourists from various countries who will spend two days in the coastal town.

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