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Kenya Ports Authority

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

Kenya Ports Authority — state organization operating ports in Kenya and fielding sports teams; recently awarded ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety management systems.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The tour included visits to the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL), a subsidiary of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC); the Kipevu Oil Terminal 2 (KOT 2) operated by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA); the VTTI terminal; and the Taifa Gas facilities in Dongo Kundu.

    Petroleum PS Harsama assures Kenyans of adequate petroleum stocks
  3. Citizen Digital

    The students suffered back-to-back defeats, falling 84-72 to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) before going down 87-72 to Equity Dumas at Nyayo Gymnasium and the USIU Grounds respectively.

    Inexperience costly as Strathmore Blades suffer double KNBL defeat
  4. Citizen Digital

    Defending champions General Service Unit (GSU), who lifted the title last season after defeating Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) at Kasarani, find themselves in low seeding after a turbulent regular season.

    KVF League: Tough-looking quarter-final fixtures on the cards as giants spoil for a fight
  5. Citizen Digital

    KPA coach Ocholla: Discipline key to impressive run By Dennis Kamariki June 15, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) women's basketball team continued

    KPA coach Ocholla: Discipline key to impressive run
  6. Citizen Digital

    KNBL: Confident KPA resume league title chase with crucial double-header By Dennis Kamariki June 12, 2026 01:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Dennis Omollo (down) of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is assiste

    KNBL: Confident KPA resume league title chase with crucial double-header
  7. Opposition launches 'People's Budget' alternative to Ruto plan

    1. Capital News

      Opposition leaders also opposed any attempts to privatise or dispose of strategic national assets, including the Kenya Ports Authority and the government’s stake in Safaricom, saying such decisions should involve public participation and parliamentary scrutiny.

      Opposition Unveils ‘People’s Budget’, Accuses Ruto Govt of Economic Mismanagement
    2. Citizen Digital

      It specifically cited concerns over the future of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the government's stake in Safaricom, arguing that such assets should not be sold without extensive public participation and parliamentary approval.

      Opposition unveils ‘People’s Budget’, tears into Ruto’s Ksh.4.8 trillion spending plan
  8. The Standard

    The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives raise concerns that gaps in documentation and handling could pose risks to consumers.This is after an earlier visit to a bonded warehouse operated by the Kenya Ports Authority in Mombasa and inspecting storage fa

    MPs flag safety concerns on 27,000 tonnes of imported raw sugar
  9. The Standard

    Ruto said the next phase must focus on processing those products locally before export.He proposed a sister-port partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Kenya Ports Authority to improve reefer handling and export competitiveness, and floated a "Konza–Leuven Silicon

    Make it in Kenya': Ruto dares Belgian firms to ditch raw material exports
  10. Capital News

    On ports, logistics and cold-chain infrastructure, he proposed a sister-port partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Kenya Ports Authority to strengthen reefer handling and pre-cooling systems, reduce post-harvest losses and enhance competitiveness.

    Ruto urges Belgian investors to shift to value addition and manufacturing in Kenya
Tourism & Environment

Underwater noise pollution disrupts marine life in Indian Ocean

The News

Increased ship traffic rerouted to Kenyan ports due to Middle East conflict is amplifying underwater ocean noise, which disrupts marine species' ability to communicate, navigate, and survive in the Western Indian Ocean—one of the world's most biologically diverse marine regions supporting over 65 million people dependent on healthy oceans.

20 hours ago · The Standard

Today

  1. Underwater noise pollution disrupts marine life in Indian Ocean

    Increased ship traffic rerouted to Kenyan ports due to Middle East conflict is amplifying underwater ocean noise, which disrupts marine species' ability to communicate, navigate, and survive in the Western Indian Ocean—one of the world's most biologically diverse marine regions supporting over 65 million people dependent on healthy oceans.

    20 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. KPA basketball coach says team still building after beating Moischers

    Kenya Ports Authority beat Moischers 104-64 in a Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League match, but head coach Robert Mugabe said the team is still a work in progress with many aspects to improve.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. KPA women's basketball team defeats Safe Spaces 80-49

    Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team defeated Safe Spaces 80-49 in a Kenya National Basketball Premier League match at Makande Gymnasium in Mombasa. Head coach Samuel Ocholla praised the team's composure and preparation, saying the players approached the encounter with the right mentality and the side continues its "one game at a time" approach.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. GSU retain Kenya Cup volleyball title, defeat Chema 3-0

    Defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) successfully defended the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup men's title, beating Chema Volleyball Club 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19) in the final at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya Pipeline wins 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup volleyball title

    Kenya Pipeline Corporation defeated KCB Bank 3-2 in the Women's Final of the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup, winning sets 21-25, 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 15-11 at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Sunday to reclaim the title.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Chema and GSU advance to Kenya volleyball federation finals

    Chema defeated Kenya Prisons 3–1 and GSU defeated Kenya Ports Authority 3–2 in men's semi-final matches at the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup, securing spots in the finals.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KCB and Pipeline advance to Kenya Cup volleyball final

    Defending champions KCB and national league champions Kenya Pipeline (KPC) won their semi-final matches at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday to set up a Kenya Cup final showdown on Sunday. KPC defeated DCI 3-0 in straight sets.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KPA wins eight awards at Kisumu National Show

    Kenya Ports Authority won eight first-place trophies at the Kisumu National Show for contributions to transport, logistics and international trade. The Port of Kisumu has recorded 144 vessel calls this year and strengthened its position as a regional logistics hub on Lake Victoria.

    25 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 24 July

  1. Strathmore Blades seek top-four finish despite injuries

    Strathmore Blades, sitting fifth in the KNBL standings with 24 points from 16 matches, aim to continue their run when they face Stanbic Shields on Sunday, with head coach Tony Ochieng confident his side can compete despite injury setbacks.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. GSU and KPA set for Kenya Cup volleyball semifinals

    KPA, GSU, Chema VC, and Kenya Prisons advanced to the men's Kenya Cup semi finals at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday, with the semifinals scheduled for Saturday. Kenya Prisons will face Chema, while GSU collides with KPA.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Court dismisses union leader's bid to block dockers poll

    Justice Ocharo Kebira has rejected acting general secretary Sulman Owour's petition to stop the Dock Workers Union elections, allowing union polls scheduled for August 13 to proceed. Owour had challenged the elections board as having four members instead of nine, but the court found his application failed to meet the threshold for injunctive relief.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. KVF league champions receive only Sh300,000 prize after season

    The 2025–2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation season saw Kenya Ports Authority claim a historic first title and Kenya Pipeline make a championship-saving comeback, but the prize money—Sh300,000 for the winner—drew criticism as inadequate given the grueling months of competition.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. KPA coach targets defensive improvement after basketball victories

    Kenya Ports Authority head coach Robert Mugabe says his team will focus on improving its defensive play despite recording two convincing victories in the National Men's Basketball Premier League over the weekend, with the Dockers defeating Moischers 88-57 and ANU Wolfpacks 89-70. The back-to-back wins lifted KPA to second place in the league standings with 26 points from 14 matches.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Court rejects Dock Workers Union officials' bid to block elections

    The interim office bearers of the Dock Workers Union, led by acting general secretary Sulman Owour, lost a court challenge to oppose the union elections board, which they claimed was improperly constituted with only four members instead of nine. Justice Ocharo Kebira dismissed their petition and upheld a June 17 order requiring union elections within 60 days.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 20 July

  1. Kenya Ports Authority awarded two ISO certifications

    The Kenya Ports Authority has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KPA awarded ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety

    The Kenya Ports Authority has received ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, certifications recognising the organisation for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Lamu residents demand transparency in Sh2.2 trillion refinery plan

    Leaders and residents from Lamu have called for transparency in a proposed Sh2.2 trillion oil refinery project linked to Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the deal has been shrouded in secrecy and causing anxiety about environmental effects and local benefits. Community spokesman Omar Sharif said residents are not opposed to the investment but want full participation in decision-making, a fair share of economic opportunities, and that 70 per cent of the expected 6,000 jobs be reserved for indigenous people.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. KPA wins maiden Kenya Volleyball Federation men's league title

    Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) were crowned Kenya Volleyball Federation men's league champions for the first time after defeating Chema Volleyball Club in straight sets in the final at Kasarani Indoor Arena, completing a double against the newcomers.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Prisons beat Pipeline 3-1 in volleyball title series opener

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in game one of the best-of-three final of the 2025-2026 KVF Women's National League at Kasarani Indoor Arena, moving closer to their first title since 2021.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Dock Workers Union holds new election August 13

    Thousands of Mombasa port workers are preparing for Dock Workers Union elections scheduled for August 13, with acting general secretary Sulman Owour, former assistant general secretary Abubakar Abdillahi, and KPA operations officer Salim Kumaka competing for positions. An Employment and Labour Relations Court judge nullified the previous April 4 election and ordered fresh polls.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Prisons, KPA win game one in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated defending champions Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority narrowly beat Chema VC in a five-set men's match, securing opening victories in their respective best-of-three series at the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prisons, KPA win opening matches in volleyball finals

    Kenya Prisons defeated Kenya Pipeline 3-1 in the women's final, while Kenya Ports Authority won a five-set match against Chema VC in the men's final, both securing game one victories in the 2025/2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. KVF National League finals at Kasarani this weekend

    Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at Kasarani Indoor Arena from Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline versus Kenya Prisons, with four of Kenya's top clubs battling in best-of-three title series.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kenya volleyball finals at Kasarani this weekend

    Kenya's top volleyball teams compete for national titles at the 2025/26 KVF National League Finals from Friday to Sunday at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The women's final features Kenya Pipeline against Kenya Prisons.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Dock workers win new pay agreement after SRC clearance

    The Dock Workers Union's 2024/2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Kenya Ports Authority was registered with the Employment and Labour Relations Court in July after SRC approval. The agreement sets specific salary figures across grades, with the lowest-paid docker in KPA 10 earning Sh53,715 and includes increased transport allowances across all grades.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. KPA managing director defends port road and helicopter spending

    Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Capt. William Ruto defended the authority's Ksh.8.3 billion port access infrastructure project and Ksh.400 million helicopter procurement, saying the works involve complex engineering beyond road construction, including a retaining wall and utility relocation near an oil terminal.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KPA invests Sh1.4b in port infrastructure including helicopter service

    Kenya Ports Authority has acquired a helicopter to transport marine pilots between the Port of Mombasa and Port of Lamu, reducing travel time and improving pilotage services at the country's newest commercial port, as part of a Sh1.4 billion upgrade.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. KPA defends Sh8.344b Mombasa port road infrastructure project

    Kenya Ports Authority has defended the Sh8.344 billion Port of Mombasa road infrastructure project, stating that the contract for the 1.8 kilometre project was competitively awarded to the lowest bidder and is 52 per cent complete with no cost variation. The project includes construction of a road, bridge, retention wall, drainage systems, and transfer of power line, water pipeline and ICT cables.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Mombasa and Lamu ports to receive 48 cargo vessels

    Kenya's Mombasa and Lamu ports are expected to receive 48 cargo vessels over the next 14 days, with Mombasa handling 43 vessels (24 container ships, 10 conventional cargo vessels, seven car carriers and two oil tankers) and Lamu receiving five container vessels and two car carriers, reflecting sustained maritime activity and Kenya's position as a regional trade hub.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 7 July

  1. KPA women's basketball team maintains unbeaten run

    Kenya Ports Authority's women's basketball team has stretched their perfect record in the National Women's Basketball Premier League with two recent victories—82-34 over Th3 Swish and 102-46 over Dream Girls—bringing their tally to 30 points from 15 matches with seven regular-season fixtures remaining.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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