The Kenya Ports Authority, charged with managing the Port of Mombasa and other designated seaports along Kenya’s coast, including Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Funzi, and Vanga, also oversees Inland Waterways and Container Depots in Embakasi, Eldoret, and Kisumu.
Corporate Structure:
- Functions as a body corporate with perpetual succession, capable of legal actions, property transactions, and contractual engagements.
Headquarters:
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- Based in Mombasa.
Authority’s Powers:
- Operate, maintain, and regulate the specified ports.
- Construct and maintain navigational aids and new ports.
- Engage in stevedoring, wharfage, and lighterage operations.
- Function as a warehouse operator, handling various goods.
- Act as a transporter for goods and passengers as determined by the relevant Minister.
- Facilitate goods consignment on behalf of others.
- Provide necessary amenities and facilities for port users.
Extended Powers:
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- Develop port-related infrastructure like wharves, roads, and buildings.
- Enhance port and access areas through dredging and improvements.
- Operate maritime services for towage, salvage, and transportation.
- License and oversee pilots, regulate wharf construction and usage.
- Manage land and sea transport services.
- Conduct business activities and government agency functions.
- Build and maintain utilities and infrastructural works.
- Set and collect service fees, dues, and charges.
- Regulate or prohibit access to services and port areas.
- Manage property sales or leases, adhering to government agreements.
- Provide housing for employees.
- Represent similar service providers in agency roles.
- Forge partnerships for operational and service enhancements.
- Collaborate with Kenya Railways Corporation for service improvements and joint ventures.
These powers, vested under the Kenya Ports Authority Act, enable the Authority to effectively manage port operations and collaborations, respecting all applicable laws.
