Kenya Shipping Agents Association,Shipping Stories

Shippers protest Kephis’ new container inspections, warn of delays and higher costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Kephis has rolled out a comprehensive inspection regime mandating all cargo containers, both loaded and empty, to undergo checks aimed at ensuring san...

Major breakthrough as UN adopts plan for net-zero shipping emissions by 2050
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The IMO, which was established in 1948 and is based in London, has a history of creating global regulations to enhance safety and reduce pollution fro...

KMA warns rising cases of forged certificates among job seekers threatens maritime safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 13, 2025

The KMA warns that fraudulent documentation compromises safety at sea, as unqualified individuals may lack the necessary skills to handle emergencies...

Two ships make maiden calls at Kenyan ports, boosting transhipment prospects
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 23, 2025

Amu Jameel will serve the East African coast, connecting ports from Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden to Maputo, Mozambique.

Mombasa port on track to handle 1.8 million cargo units by end of year
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2024

KPA boss Ruto announced that the port had already surpassed the 1 million mark, achieving 1,003,208 TEUs as of Saturday.

State to conduct inspection of marine vessels, urges full registration by April 1 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 13, 2024

CS Mvurya says the government wants to have clear and concise statistical data of vessels plying within Kenya's water bodies, as well as ascertain ope...

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