- Kenya Ports Authority announced major infrastructure projects at the Port of Mombasa, including the construction of Berth 19B
- The new berth is projected to add approximately 300,000 TEUs of annual container-handling capacity to the port
- KPA is also rolling out a Terminal Operating System and Smart Gate System as part of a wider digital transformation drive
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Nairobi - The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced an accelerated programme of infrastructure investment and digital upgrades at its ports in Mombasa and Lamu, responding to rising cargo volumes and intensifying competition among regional maritime hubs.
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KPA Chief Executive Officer Capt. William K. Ruto outlined the expansion drive on Friday, October 17, 2026, during the KPA Corporate Golf Tournament and Stakeholders Dinner at VetLab Sports Club in Nairobi. His remarks were delivered on his behalf by General Manager for Corporate Services Edward Kamau.
Berth 19B and Dongo Kundu Construction
The centrepiece of the infrastructure push is the construction of Berth 19B at the Port of Mombasa, which is expected to add roughly 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of annual container-handling capacity. A second flagship project, Dongo Kundu Berth One, is being built to serve the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and open up fresh trade and investment opportunities along the Coast.
Capt. Ruto linked the growth in throughput to sustained investments in equipment, operations and infrastructure that have reduced vessel turnaround times and sped up cargo movement.
Alongside the physical works, KPA is deploying a modern Terminal Operating System and a Smart Gate System to improve cargo tracking, security and customer service, as part of a broader digital transformation agenda.
Lamu Port and Green Port Agenda
The Port of Lamu is being developed as a complementary gateway within Kenya's maritime strategy. Its deep-water capacity and proximity to the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor are expected to open new shipping routes connecting Kenya with Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Mombasa remains the primary transit hub for landlocked neighbours including Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and parts of Tanzania.
"As trade volumes continue to grow across the region, our focus remains on providing reliable, efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions that support economic development and regional integration," Capt. Ruto said.
KPA also highlighted its Green Port agenda, which encompasses mangrove restoration, energy-efficiency initiatives and waste management improvements. At Friday's event, the Authority donated essential commodities worth KSh 500,000 to the Nairobi Children's Rescue Centre.
The golf tournament drew more than 250 participants, including corporate leaders and industry stakeholders, with Erick Kirimi taking the overall title. Shinyalu MP Fred Ikana praised KPA for its community support and role in promoting sporting talent.
Source: TUKO.co.ke