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The courtesy call by South Korean Ambassador Kang Hyung-shik on KPA CEO Captain William Ruto this week was more than diplomatic protocol. It was a reaffirmation that the Port of…
The recent inspection tour by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Board of Directors, executive committee, and senior management was far more than a routine project review. It was an unequivocal…
If you want to understand the true state of East African trade, do not begin with glossy brochures celebrating port expansion or ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new railway lines. Instead, look…
The launch of the Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) at the Port of Mombasa represents far more than the commissioning of another maritime infrastructure project. It is a…
For generations, the Port of Mombasa has served as Kenya’s gateway to the world—the pulsating economic heart of the Northern Corridor. Each day, thousands of containers, trucks, and cargo vessels…
The quarterly engagement between the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Ships Agents’ Association (KSAA) on 30th June 2026 offered a revealing snapshot of Mombasa Port’s current reality. Tangible…
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its maritime ambitions. With the Port of Mombasa handling millions of TEUs annually, the emerging Lamu Port as a cornerstone of the LAPSSET…
The Port of Mombasa has long served as the economic heartbeat of East and Central Africa, connecting regional markets to global trade routes and facilitating the movement of millions of…
Tanzania’s determined expansion of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is fast becoming one of the most consequential infrastructure stories in Africa—not merely because of its scale, but because of what…
As the global maritime industry undergoes one of the most profound transformations in modern history, Africa’s ports stand at a defining crossroads. The message emerging from the ongoing Africa Ports…