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Kenya Ports Authority

Also known as: KPA · Kenya Ports Authority (KPA)

Government agency managing Kenya's ports at Mombasa and Lamu, expanding capacity and operating a women's basketball team competing regionally.

2026-04-252026-10-29

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Kamariki October 13, 2026 06:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: KPA Ladies (blue) against Lady Titans in a past Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League Audio By Vocalize Kenya Ports Authority …

    KPA coach Ocholla frustrated by women's basketball league final delay
  3. Citizen Digital

    … According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) for the development, which is expected to include major port infrastructure window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 't …

    Gov't defends Lamu refinery land acquisition, warns against politicising Ebola
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Led by captain Betty Kananu’s game-high 27 points and nine rebounds, the Hawks clinched the best-of-five semi-final series 3–2 to set up a championship showdown against defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). …

    How Equity Hawks overpowered Stanbic Aces to reach KNBL final
  5. Citizen Digital

    … 9, 2026 06:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to explain the reported valuation of Kenya Ports Authority …

    Muturi warns investors against questionable KPA deal, demands transparency
  6. Citizen Digital

    … onal Women’s Basketball Premier League after defeating Stanbic Aces 82-64 in Game Five of their semifinal playoff series at Nyayo Gymnasium, Nairobi, on Thursday.The Hawks won the best-of-five series 3-2 to set up a final showdown against defending champions Kenya Ports Authority …

    Equity Hawks ege Stanbic Aces to reach women’s basketball final
  7. The Standard

    The Port of Lamu has cemented its place on the global maritime map after successfully receiving and berthing MV Hamouna, a colossal 366-metre container vessel, in what Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has described as the largest single-vessel discharge ever recorded in the country. …

    Mega ship call, Dangote refinery lifts Lamu's economic prospects
  8. Citizen Digital

    … The result levelled the best-of-five semifinal series at 2-2, setting up a winner-takes-all Game Five on Thursday at Nyayo Gymnasium, with the winners earning a spot to face defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the final. …

    Basketball: Equity Hawks force decider against Stanbic Aces
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Defeat would bring their campaign to an end, while victory would level the series at 2-2 and force a decisive fifth game.Stanbic will be hoping to avoid such a scenario by completing the series today and joining defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the final.KPA hav …

    Stanbic Aces eye Hawks scalp in KNBL elimination tie
  10. The Standard

    … u Asili leader Mr Muzo Nzili said the alliance would focus on addressing long-standing issues affecting the Coast region, including land rights and squatters, mining concessions in Mrima, marine and blue economy resources, and employment opportunities at the Kenya Ports Authority …

    Matiang'i calls for transparency in Dangote deal as Kadu-Asili backs his 2027 bid
  11. Citizen Digital

    … PHOTO/Sportpicha/ Citizen Digital Audio By Vocalize Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women’s basketball team head coach Samuel Ocholla believes discipline, hard work and continued improvement will be key as his side bids to retain the National Women’s Basketball Premier League title. …

    Ocholla targets title defence after KPA reach Premier League final

Yesterday

  1. KPA plans dry port in Moyale and Lake Turkana ferry service

    The Kenya Ports Authority, working with Marsabit and Turkana county governments, has begun plans to establish a dry port in Moyale and a dedicated ferry service on Lake Turkana to enhance connectivity under the Lapsset corridor project and boost regional trade links.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Equity Hawks coach blames calendar congestion for Zone V exit

    Equity Hawks head coach Benson Oluoch attributed his team's seventh-place finish at the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers in Tanzania to a congested domestic calendar that denied players adequate rest between league assignments, the Interbanks Games, and regional competition.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Muhuru Bay Pier Project advances, residents expect job creation

    The Muhuru Bay Pier Development and Rehabilitation Project, launched by President William Ruto in May 2025 and managed by Kenya Ports Authority, is at an advanced stage. Local residents say the project will create employment opportunities and improve trade in the border town of Muhuru Bay in Migori County.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. PSC opposes petition over KPA boss Ruto's continued office tenure

    The Public Service Commission has opposed a constitutional petition challenging Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Capt. William Ruto's continued stay in office, citing its constitutional mandate over public service appointments. Francis Awino filed the petition arguing that Ruto's three-year appointment expired on March 9, 2026, with no publicly disclosed instrument demonstrating lawful renewal or extension.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KPA finishes fourth at WBLA Zone Five Qualifiers in Tanzania

    Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) missed out on a podium finish at the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers after losing 102-97 to Tanzania's Fox Divas in Kibaha, settling for fourth place in the eight-team competition.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. KPA loses to APR, misses Zone Five WBLA final

    Kenya Ports Authority lost 80–64 to Rwanda's APR in the first semi-final of the Zone Five WBLA qualifiers in Kibaha, Tanzania, on Friday, eliminating Kenya's hopes of having a representative in the 2026 Women's Basketball League Africa. KPA will now compete in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Former KVF Secretary General Juma launches bid for presidency

    Former Kenya Volleyball Federation Secretary General Ben Juma has announced his candidacy for the KVF presidential seat in next year's National elections. Juma cited the federation's poor image and failure to attract sponsors as reasons for his bid, arguing that better leadership could leverage national teams to secure corporate partnerships.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

  1. KPA advances to WBLA Zone V semifinals with win over Hawks

    Kenya Ports Authority defeated Equity Hawks 79–58 in the quarterfinals of the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers in Kibaha, Tanzania, and will face APR in the semifinals.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. KPA, Equity Hawks qualify for all-Kenyan WBLA quarter-final

    Kenya Ports Authority and Equity Hawks advanced to the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers quarter-finals in Tanzania after group-stage victories, setting up an all-Kenyan clash with a semi-final place at stake.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KPA forecasts 51 vessels at Mombasa and Lamu ports

    Kenya's Port Authority expects 51 vessels over the next 14 days: 41 at Mombasa (including six oil tankers, 26 container ships, seven conventional cargo vessels, and two car carriers) and 10 at Lamu (nine container ships and one general cargo vessel). Container ships will comprise the largest category with 35 projected calls across both ports.

    21 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. KPA beats Dynamo in WBLA Zone Five Qualifiers

    Kenya Ports Authority defeated Burundi's Dynamo 75-68 in the 2026 Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers in Tanzania, bouncing back from an earlier loss to Rwanda's REG. Equity Hawks suffered their second consecutive defeat in the competition.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 19 October

  1. KPA and Equity Hawks lose opening WBLA Zone Five matches

    Kenya Ports Authority lost 95-79 to Rwanda's REG and Equity Hawks fell 91-56 to APR in their opening matches at the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers in Tanzania, with both teams seeking to recover in their next group games.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 17 October

  1. KPA expands Mombasa and Lamu ports for growing cargo

    The Kenya Ports Authority is expanding port infrastructure and investing in technology to increase cargo-handling capacity at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu. Projects include construction of Dongo Kundu Berth One and Berth 19B at Mombasa, with the latter expected to increase annual container-handling capacity by approximately 300,000 TEUs.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KPA expands Mombasa and Lamu ports amid rising cargo volumes

    The Kenya Ports Authority is investing in port infrastructure and technology at Mombasa and Lamu to handle increasing vessel traffic and container throughput. Major projects include construction of Dongo Kundu Berth One and a Sh19 billion berth expected to increase annual container-handling capacity by approximately 300,000 TEUs, alongside digital transformation initiatives.

    17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 16 October

  1. Ruto signs tax laws altering VAT, construction costs, KRA governance

    President William Ruto has signed two tax laws: one extending the reduced 8 per cent VAT rate on petroleum products for a further 90 days and changing taxation of selected construction materials; the other altering KRA's board composition and establishing a new funding framework tied to revenue targets. The measures aim to cushion consumers against high fuel prices and ease construction costs without introducing additional taxes.

    16 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto assents to tax bills extending VAT cuts on fuel

    President Ruto has signed the Tax Laws Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Kenya Revenue Authority Amendment Bill, 2026, extending an eight per cent VAT rate on petrol, diesel and paraffin for an initial 90 days with provision for further extension, and introducing changes to taxation of construction materials and tax collector governance.

    16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Ruto assents to tax laws reducing VAT on fuel

    President William Ruto has assented to the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The measures reduce VAT on petroleum products from 16 per cent to 8 per cent for 90 days, with the Treasury Cabinet Secretary able to extend by a further 90 days, and also reduce excise duty on sanitary ware and construction materials to ease household and construction costs.

    16 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 15 October

  1. KPA donates essential items to Nairobi Children Rescue Centre

    The Kenya Ports Authority has donated essential items to the Nairobi Children Rescue Centre under its Corporate Social Investment programme to improve the welfare and living conditions of vulnerable children at the facility.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. KPA women's basketball shifts focus to Zone Five Championship

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team, which finished the National Women's Basketball Premier League regular season unbeaten, is shifting focus to the FIBA Africa Zone Five Championship beginning October 17 in Tanzania. Coach Samuel Ocholla says the team will make only a few adjustments while incorporating new players ahead of the regional competition.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mukopi departs Chema after guiding inaugural league season

    Jeremiah Mukopi has stepped down as coach of Chema men's volleyball club after leading the Juja-based side to a second-place finish in their maiden Kenya Volleyball Federation National League season, earning qualification for the African Men's Club Championship. Mukopi, who also worked as statistician for Kenya's national team, says he leaves the club in a better position than he found it.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. KPA coach frustrated by women's basketball final delay

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball coach Samuel Ocholla expressed frustration over the last-minute postponement of the National Women's Basketball Premier League final playoffs between defending champions KPA and Equity Hawks, which was scheduled to begin on Saturday.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Government defends Lamu refinery land acquisition process

    Government Spokesperson Charles Owino dismissed fresh compensation claims for land earmarked for the East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu, stating that families previously occupying the land were compensated and relocated. According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority for the development.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Opposition accuses Ruto government of privatising Port of Mombasa

    Opposition leaders from the Ukombozi Coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa and placing it under the control of a few individuals. They say they support development and construction of an oil refinery in Lamu but insist that the law must be followed.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Equity Hawks defeat Stanbic Aces to reach KBF Women's finals

    Equity Hawks completed a comeback to beat Stanbic Aces 82–64 in Game 5 of the best-of-five semi-final series, winning 3–2 to advance to the Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League finals against defending champions Kenya Ports Authority. Captain Betty Kananu led the Hawks with 27 points and nine rebounds.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Muturi questions low KPA asset valuation, demands transparency

    Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to explain the reported valuation of Kenya Ports Authority assets at KSh10 billion, despite claims that investments cost taxpayers approximately KSh150 billion over 15 years. Muturi, speaking on behalf of the Ukombozi Alliance, argued these are strategic national assets built with public resources and should not be disposed of without transparency or accountability.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Equity Hawks defeat Stanbic Aces, reach basketball final

    Equity Hawks defeated Stanbic Aces 82-64 in Game Five of their semifinal playoff series to win the best-of-five series 3-2 and advance to the National Women's Basketball Premier League final against defending champions Kenya Ports Authority.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Port of Lamu berthed record 366-metre container vessel

    The Port of Lamu received MV Hamouna, a 366-metre Iranian-flagged container vessel carrying around 14,500 TEUs, of which about 5,200 TEUs were scheduled for discharge at Lamu. Kenya Ports Authority described this as the largest single-vessel discharge ever recorded in the country.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Equity Hawks force Game Five with dominant semifinal win

    Equity Hawks defeated Stanbic Aces 68-36 in Game Four of the National Women's Basketball Premier League semifinal playoffs to level the best-of-five series at 2-2, forcing a decisive Game Five on Thursday at Nyayo Gymnasium with the winner advancing to face Kenya Ports Authority in the final.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Stanbic Aces seek Hawks elimination in KNBL semifinal Game Four

    Stanbic Aces lead the best-of-five semifinal playoff series 2-1 and face Equity Hawks today in Game Four at Nyayo Gymnasium; a Stanbic victory would secure their place in the championship final, while Equity must win to force a decisive fifth game.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Matiang'i demands transparency in Dangote refinery deal

    Jubilee presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i called for transparency and parliamentary oversight of the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East African petroleum refinery project in Lamu County, saying commercial or security concerns should not shield government agreements from scrutiny. Kadu Asili announced a political partnership with Jubilee Party ahead of the 2027 general election.

    6 October 2026 · The Standard →

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