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Kenya Ports Authority

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

Kenya Ports Authority — operates Port of Mombasa and women's basketball team competing in National Premier League.

2026-04-252026-06-15

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKPA players try to block an attack from Nemo Stars during a Round of 16 tie at the CAVB Men's Club Championships in Kigali, Rwanda on April 29, 2026. [Courtesy CAVB] Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) dismissed Uganda’s Nemostars to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026

    KPA dismiss Uganda's Nemostars to reach Club Championship quarters as Equity Bank fall
  3. Citizen Digital

    KNBL: Ocholla impressed as KPA bag two wins on the road By Dennis Kamariki April 28, 2026 06:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority maintained their d

    KNBL: Ocholla impressed as KPA bag two wins on the road
  4. Citizen Digital

    Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) continue to set the pace at the top with 16 points, maintaining a perfect record after winning all eight of their matches played so far.

    Stanbic's coach Obilo impressed despite weekend win
  5. The Standard

    eJoshua Muhando (left) of Kisumu Lakeside challenges Ali Jarso of Ulinzi Warriors during a Kenya Basketball Federation League at Nyayo Stadium Indoor Gymnasium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority

    Champions KPA reap maximum points to maintain firm grip on top spot
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) beat Th3 Swish 77-59 in a match played yesterday at Ulinzi Sports Complex.

    KPA drown Th3 Swish to register seventh win on the trot
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeReigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Nairobi City Thunder will be in action this weekend as they look to extend their unbeaten run and remain on course to retain their titles.

    Champions KPA, Nairobi City Thunder keen to maintain flawless run

Friday 12 June

  1. KPA resume basketball league title chase after six-week break

    Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. AP Kenya defeat Prisons Rift Valley, boost playoff hopes

    Administration Police Kenya won 3-0 against Prisons Rift Valley in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National Men's League, with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18, improving their chances of reaching the end-of-season playoffs.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition coalition unveils alternative budget, criticises Ruto's economic policies

    Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Opposition launches 'People's Budget' alternative to Ruto plan

    The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Parliament investigates safety of 27,000 tonnes imported raw sugar

    Parliament's Trade Committee is investigating the importation and movement of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar linked to Kibos Sugar Refinery, citing concerns over documentation gaps, handling standards, and whether the consignment poses risks to consumers. The Committee Chairperson noted that the sugar's origin and age cannot be independently verified and it may already be expired even for processing.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ruto urges Belgian firms to manufacture in Kenya

    President William Ruto challenged Belgian manufacturers to set up factories in Kenya to process raw materials locally using clean power, rather than extracting and exporting them for processing abroad. Speaking at the Kenya–Belgium Business Roundtable in Brussels, Ruto called for Benelux firms to double their presence in Kenya and help triple bilateral trade from about $335 million in 2024 to $1 billion by 2030.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Ruto urges Belgian investors to manufacture in Kenya

    President William Ruto called on European investors to establish manufacturing industries in Kenya rather than exporting raw materials for processing elsewhere, citing clean energy availability and EU trade benefits. He made the remarks at a Kenya-Belgium Business Roundtable in Brussels while launching the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce.

    8 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Stanbic Aces coach backs team after Strathmore loss

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo says his team will emerge stronger after losing 73-60 to Strathmore Swords in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, their second defeat of the season. Despite the loss, Stanbic remain top of the league standings with 22 points from 12 matches.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Ruto invites European investors to manufacture clean energy products in Kenya

    President William Ruto has called on European investors, particularly Belgian manufacturers, to establish industries in Kenya for local mineral processing using clean geothermal energy, citing Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Kenya's duty-free access under the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement as competitive advantages.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. KRA says petroleum supply oversight limited to customs, tax roles

    Kenya Revenue Authority told the Senate its role in the petroleum supply chain is limited to customs clearance, tax assessment, levy collection, transit control, and trade facilitation, with procurement and importation remaining the sole mandate of the petroleum ministry.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. KPA women's basketball team extends unbeaten run to ten matches

    KPA defeated Zetech Sparks 69-53 in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match, maintaining their perfect record this season. Coach Samuel Ocholla acknowledged that a month-long break affected match fitness but expressed satisfaction with the result, which keeps KPA second in the standings with 20 points.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Equity Dumas beats Ulinzi Warriors in basketball league fixture

    Equity Dumas defeated Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in a National Men's Basketball Premier League match at USIU Grounds. Coach Joseph Lubarov praised his team's resilience after the victory, which concluded their first-leg fixtures.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Equity Dumas beat Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in KBF basketball

    Equity Dumas defeated former champions Ulinzi Warriors 60-56 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League match, with the bankers improving to six wins from 11 matches. The soldiers, who finished third last season, fell to a dismal second-quarter display despite an impressive opening.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Kadu Asili says Ruto recycling Kenyatta-era Coast projects

    Kadu Asili has criticized President Ruto's Coast region development plan, claiming the administration is relying on projects initiated under President Kenyatta's regime and has not launched any landmark projects of its own. The party also contested the Ruto government's recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority, stating that over 80 per cent of about 290 positions went to the Rift Valley region.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Ulinzi Warriors face Equity Dumas in KBF league match today

    Former Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will play Equity Dumas at USIU-A grounds today, seeking to recover from a shock 62-64 defeat to Moischers last weekend. A win would boost their chances of finishing in the top five of the 2026 season's first leg.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. KPA aims to maintain unbeaten streak against Zetech Sparks

    Unbeaten Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team will host Zetech Sparks in a National Women's Basketball Premier League match in Mombasa on Saturday. KPA have won all nine matches so far to top the standings with 18 points, while Zetech Sparks sit fifth with 15 points after ten matches.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Hawks seek wins to return to top three; Dynamites fight relegation

    Equity Bank Hawks, former Women's Premier League champions, aim for victories this weekend to reclaim the title and secure a top-three finish. The University of Nairobi Dynamites, currently 10th with 10 points, battle to save their season against relegation.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Stanbic Aces edge Strathmore Swords in women's basketball

    Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore Swords 56-48 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Coach Maurice Obilo said the match was tough and his team faced preparation challenges due to rain, though they persevered despite shooting struggles.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. Eldonets, Stanbic Aces win in KBF Women's Premier League

    Eldonets beat University of Nairobi Dynamites 67-48, while Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore University Swords 56-46 in Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League matches. Stanbic Aces narrowed the gap to defending champions Kenya Ports Authority to one point.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. CMA CGM to invest Sh104 billion in Mombasa port terminals

    French shipping giant CMA CGM will invest Sh104 billion to renovate two major container terminals at the Port of Mombasa as part of modernisation efforts. Maersk, which handles approximately 30 per cent of the port's container throughput, is also strengthening its partnership with Kenya Ports Authority, including a February 2026 agreement to boost use of the Naivasha Inland Container Depot for fresh produce exports.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 13 May

  1. MPs investigate 27,000 tonnes imported sugar's handling

    Kenya's National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is investigating the whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar deemed unfit for human consumption, which was imported by Mombasa Sugar Refinery Limited. Officials from the Kenya Sugar Board told lawmakers the consignment was secured in a customs bonded warehouse at the Port of Mombasa and was never diverted into the local market.

    13 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kenya Sugar Board denies harmful sugar released into market

    The Kenya Sugar Board has dismissed claims that harmful sugar worth Ksh1.5 billion was imported, repackaged, and released into the local market, stating that no industrial sugar has been allowed for human consumption and the consignment remains under strict control.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Court declines pay hike for 64 KPA employees from defunct KFS

    The Employment Court in Mombasa has rejected a bid by 64 non-unionisable employees of Kenya Ports Authority who transitioned from Kenya Ferry Services to receive a 20 per cent salary increment. Justice Ocharo Kebira ruled that the salary increase was subject to Salary and Remunerations Commission approval and that differences in pay between unionisable and non-unionisable employees do not constitute unlawful discrimination.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Ruto, Macron sign Ksh150B deals for port and power projects

    President Ruto and French President Macron oversaw the signing of 11 memoranda of understanding worth about Ksh150 billion to support infrastructure and energy projects in Kenya, including a Ksh104 billion joint venture to renovate and expand the Port of Mombasa and a Ksh32.5 billion expansion of the Kipeto wind power project.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Stanbic Aces defeat UoN Dynamites in women's basketball league

    Stanbic Aces defeated UoN Dynamites 70-41 in a Women's Premier League match at USIU Grounds, moving to 15 points after eight matches with seven wins and one loss. Coach Maurice Obilo said the team is improving and improving training conditions will help them play better.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Stanbic Aces seek win against Dynamites in basketball

    Stanbic Aces head coach Maurice Obilo expressed confidence ahead of the National Women's Basketball Premier League clash against UON Dynamites on Saturday at USIU Grounds, with the bankers sitting second on the log with 13 points from seven matches.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi City Thunder eyes double win in Eldoret and Kisumu

    Nairobi City Thunder will face Eldonets Platinum in Eldoret and Lakeside in Kisumu this weekend in Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League matches, seeking to extend their unbeaten run and maintain their lead at the top of the standings with 16 points.

    9 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. KVF postpones men's volleyball league for Africa Cup qualifiers

    The Kenya Volleyball Federation has postponed the fourth round of the national men's league (originally scheduled for May 14–17) to allow the national team, Wafalme Stars, adequate preparation time for the CAVB African Nations Championship Zone V Qualifiers 2026, set for June 1–5 in Kampala, Uganda.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. KPA basketball dominates Lady Titans in premier league

    Kenya Ports Authority thrashed Lady Titans 101-38 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League, with coach Samuel Ocholla crediting the team's strong performance and improving efficiency as the first leg nears conclusion.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Thunder narrow gap on KPA in basketball league

    Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder are one point behind league leaders Kenya Ports Authority, with 16 points to KPA's 17. Thunder beat Umoja 78-66 and African Nazarene University 83-79 in weekend matches and remain unbeaten in the past two seasons.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

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