The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa Board, led by Vice Chair Ms. Elizabeth Kimkung, alongside over 23 member representatives from Mombasa and Nairobi, held a productive engagement with Captain William Ruto, Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), and his team in Mombasa on October 15th, 2025.
The engagement was held after a tour of the Port of Mombasa to gain a better understanding of its operations and ongoing infrastructure development.
Key discussion highlights:

Strategies to improve cargo flow at the port.

Accelerating rail scanner repairs to boost efficiency.

Ongoing activities to facilitate refeer containers

Fast-tracking clearance of priority raw material containers

Introducing barcoding technology to improve cargo tracking and security

Pre- Arrival processing
We appreciate KPA’s continued commitment to improving efficiency, transparency, and collaboration with the private sector to enhance trade facilitation through the Port of Mombasa.