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.
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Citizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng remains confident his side can turn the tide against heavyweights Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as they attempt to overturn a 1-0 deficit in their Kenya National Basketball League quarter-final playoff series. …
Strathmore Blades seek KNBL comeback against KPA in MombasaThe Standard
A row over Kenya Ports Authority’s Managing Director William Ruto’s term in office has landed in court. …
Lawyer questions KPA boss's stay in office after expiry of termCitizen Digital
… The winner will face the winner between Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Strathmore Blades in the semi-final playoffs. …
Equity Dumas bank on individual spark in do-or-die clash with UmojaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9— The Port of Mombasa has set a new benchmark for container handling after workers discharged 863 containers from a single vessel in one shift, highlighting efforts by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to slash vessel turnaround times and strengthen the port’s …
Mombasa Port sets new container handling record in push to cut vessel turnaround timesCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | KPA Audio By Vocalize A Nairobi resident has moved to the High Court seeking an order requiring the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director and CEO, Capt. …
Lawyer asks court to remove KPA boss William Ruto over expired termCitizen Digital
… nis Kamariki September 08, 2026 07:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KPA Ladies (blue) against Lady Titans in a past Kenya National Women's Basketball Premier League Audio By Vocalize Kenya Ports Authority …
Holders KPA eye playoffs fine run after unbeaten KNBL seasonThe Standard
… Former champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) beat Strathmore University Blades 77-61 to take a 1-0 lead. …
Champions Thunder and Stanbic Shields reach semi-final play-offsCitizen Digital
KPA edge Blades, close in on semi-final s pot By Dennis Kamariki September 07, 2026 03:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter KPA basketball team Audio By Vocalize Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) men’s basketball t …
KPA edge Blades, close in on semi-final s potCapital News
… The Chinese-flagged vessel, measuring 260 metres long and 32 metres wide, berthed at Berth 22, where it is expected to discharge 1,610 containers and load 400 full containers and 1,700 empty containers, according to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). …
Chinese-flagged MV REN JIAN 15 docks in Mombasa with 3,710 containers for Kenya, East AfricaCitizen Digital
… In the other quarter-final ties, second-placed Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will play seventh-placed Strathmore Blades in Game One, while third-placed Equity Dumas will face sixth-placed Umoja. …
Lakeside face dreaded City Thunder as KNBL playoffs beginThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →