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[Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority @dpfza]

Today, Chairman Aboubaker Omar Hadi attended at Red Sea World Centre, the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Djibouti Regional Training Centre (DRTC) and the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), under the high patronage of H.E. Said Nouh, Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment; Ms. Mina Houssein, Executive Director of the DRTC; and Col. André Ciseau, Secretary General of PMAESA.

The Djibouti Regional Training Center (DRTC) is an essential institution dedicated to enhancing maritime safety in the region. Established to support the Djibouti Code of Conduct, the DRTC aims to provide training and capacity-building programs for maritime professionals from signatory states and beyond.

The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) promotes cooperation among ports, improves operational efficiency, facilitates trade and strengthens maritime connectivity across Eastern and Southern Africa.  The member states are Angola, Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, South Sudan and Zimbabwe.

The signing of the MoU falls within PMAESA’s Strategic Plan 2024–2028, which positions the Association as a platform for regional integration and enhanced global competitiveness among ports in its member countries.

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the DRTC and PMAESA in developing and delivering training programs for the benefit of member ports. Areas of cooperation include capacity building, regional training programmes, technical expertise, knowledge sharing, port safety and maritime security, crisis management, environmental protection, research and innovation, with the aim of improving port efficiency, sustainability and resilience.

In his remarks, Col. André Ciseau described the agreement as the beginning of a long-term partnership, reflecting a shared commitment to developing human capacities and building stronger, more competitive institutions.

Eng. Mina Houssein reaffirmed the DRTC’s full readiness and commitment to working closely with PMAESA to translate the partnership’s objectives into concrete actions that benefit the States of the region.

Chairman Aboubaker Omar Hadi reminded that maritime trade accounts for 80% of global trade, and stressed the importance of investing in people, developing professional skills and strengthening human capital across the maritime and port sectors. He also highlighted that out of 17 landlocked in the continent, 10 landlocked countries, 800 million consumers, are using PMAESA ports to trade with the rest of the world.

H.E. Said Nouh reaffirmed the Government of Djibouti’s commitment to the development and long-term sustainability of the DRTC, as well as to ensuring that its expertise and infrastructure are fully utilized for the benefit of maritime and port professionals across the region.
H.E expressed the hope that the partnership would quickly translate into joint training programmes, exchanges of expertise and practical initiatives addressing the needs of States and member port authorities.

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[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Port of Lamu has welcomed MV Great Glory, a vessel carrying the second batch of heavy project cargo destined for the Dangote East Africa Refinery.

The shipment of the 154 assorted heavy machinery equipment to Lamu, is another concrete step in the physical mobilisation of the project that will reshape Kenya's energy landscape and anchor the country's northern region as an industrial hub.

This follows an earlier delivery in late September, when the MV Da Yang docked at the port with nearly 3,000 metric tonnes of construction equipment for the refinery.

The Dangote East Africa refinery, valued at approximately Sh2.2 trillion, is designed to process up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it the largest refining complex in East Africa once completed. It will produce petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel for Kenya and the region.
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[Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority @dpfza]

This afternoon, Chairman received Mr. Sotoris Yannopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of BMMI Group, at the Red Sea World Centre.

BMMI Group is an international provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, integrated facilities management, shipping, logistics and procurement services, serving a diverse range of clients, including governments and international organizations.

During the meeting, BMMI expressed continued interest in utilizing Djibouti’s port and logistics infrastructure, commending the quality of services offered and the capabilities of the Djibouti Ports Community System (DPCS). The Group praised the system’s business intelligence tools for improving transparency and access to information, describing them as a game changer for operational efficiency.

BMMI also emphasized the importance for DPFZA to expand the current 240-hectare first phase of the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) to accommodate more businesses and attract additional companies, further strengthening Djibouti’s position as a regional trade and logistics hub.

Chairman encouraged BMMI to adopt the CIF Djibouti model, pre-positioning goods in Djibouti the markets across the region.

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[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Nairobi Children's Rescue Centre which hosts about 100 children today received the much needed support following a donation from the Kenya Ports Authority.

The donation worth five hundred thousand shillings including food stuffs, essential hygiene supplies and cooking gas aims at enhancing the welfare and living conditions of the chidren among them those with health related complications.

The items were handed over by the Kenya Ports Authority Manager Corporate Communication, Mr. Dave Jones Buchere, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Captain William Ruto.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, he said the initiative underscores KPA's commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society, particularly children in need of care and protection.

"Today's gesture is more than just the donation of essential supplies. It is a demonstration of our collective responsibility to nurture, protect and empower children who need care, guidance and an environment that enables them to thrive. Every child deserves hope, dignity and the opportunity to realise their full potential," he added.

The Head of the Rescue Centre Ms. Margaret Kagwiria, expressed gratitude to KPA for its continued support, noting that the donation would significantly ease some of the challenges involved in caring for the children.

She commended the KPA's leadership for standing in solidarity with the centre and the wider community that benefits from its services.

The CSI initiative precedes the Kenya Ports Authority PLC's Corporate Golf Tournament which is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday October 16 at VetLab Golf Club in Nairobi.

The Club's General Manager Mr. Shem Orwenio thanked KPA for always giving support to the needy communities prior to its corporate golf tournaments.

He said over 250 golfers are expected to participate in the event.

[Kenya Maritime Authority official @kmakenya]

The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA),Assistant Director, Maritime Trade and Development, Juma Ahmed and the Assistant Director, Licensing and Seaborne Trade, Ms. Ellah Kiyangu, today convened a Maritime Single Window (MSW) Capacity-Building Meeting aimed at strengthening stakeholder understanding, coordination, and preparedness for the effective implementation of the Maritime Single Window system.

The meeting provided a platform for participants to enhance their knowledge of the MSW framework, exchange insights, and discuss strategies for streamlining maritime trade processes through digitalisation, improved information sharing, and efficient ship clearance procedures.

[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

Kenya Ports Authority and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have launched a port management training program that will contribute to the professional development of port workforce and the wider port community in Kenya.

The programme provides participants with comprehensive exposure to modern port management practices and equips them with practical skills in international trade and transport, port operations, commercial management, financial management, performance measurement, environmental sustainability, and human resource development.

At the launch of the program, dubbed ‘Train for Trade ‘CEO Capt. William K. Ruto noted that the maritime industry continues to evolve rapidly, with port managers operating within an environment characterized by increasing operational complexity, changing trade patterns, supply chain disruptions, technological advancement among other factors.

The CEO further added that to remain effective and competitive, ports must continuously invest in skills development, professional growth, and leadership capacity.

“This is the context within which as the Kenya Ports Authority we are glad to embrace the ‘TrainForTrade’ Modern Port Management Programme.”, he said.

Mr. Pius Muchai who represented the Principal Secretary State Department for Trade Mr. Mohamed Daghar noted that the government through the ministry attaches great importance to capacity-building programmes that strengthen institutional effectiveness and leadership within the transport sector.

Mr. Muchai said that the program presents a significant milestone in developing the human capital required to support a modern, efficient, and globally competitive transport and logistics sector.

The Chief TrainForTrade, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Mr. Mark Assaf congratulated KPA for joining the program which he said will help the Authority’s staff build on new skills as the shipping and Maritime industry evolves.

The program will see port employees trained on eighteen modules on port operations and management, with twenty staff drawn from various divisions currently undergoing the training.

Once trained, the officers will be eligible to become trainers and facilitate similar training in various countries where the program runs.

[WIOMSA @wiomsa]

A landmark day for marine conservation!

Today at #NairobiConvention COP12 in Dar es Salaam, WIOMSA and @IUCN launched the WIO Regional Seagrass Synthesis Report, setting the scientific baseline for the region’s seagrass strategy. 🌿🌊

[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

Join our CEO Capt. William Ruto today at 1430HRS on @KBCChannel1 - Inside Government where he will be speaking on the future of Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone.

[PMAESA @PMAESAHQ]

From 28 - 30 Oct Dar es Salaam converges Africa's ports, maritime, logistics & investment community under the theme: “Unlocking Sustainable Port & Maritime Investment for Regional Integration.”

Thank you to our partners for the continued support

#PMAESAInvest2026

[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Port of Mombasa is expected to handle a total of 34 vessels in the next two weeks.

During the same period, the Port of Lamu is expected to handle 11 vessels, comprising nine container vessels, one anchorage ship and one conventional vessel.

Overall, the two ports are expected to handle 45 vessels over the next 14 days.
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[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Port of Mombasa has received delivery of massive onshore drilling equipment for oil production in Lockchar in Turkana County, reaffirming the port's status as the gateway for energy and infrastructure investment in the region.

The 2,152-metric-tonne consignment came aboard the MV Transit Sedanka, on Saturday having sailed from Abu Dhabi via Duqm.

Among the heavy equipment being discharged are the GW70 Integrated Onshore Drilling Rig 1,500-horsepower unit worth over Ksh 2 billion, roughly USD 15 million.

The basin holds an estimated 326 million barrels of recoverable oil. The project aims to be fully operational by December.

The investments, totalling about USD 6.1 billion, expected to run over 25 years, stand out as one of Kenya’s most significant energy undertakings

The arrival of the specialised cargo highlights the Port of Mombasa's growing role in facilitating strategic national projects through the efficient handling of oversized and complex project cargo.

Once discharged and cleared, the equipment will be transported to Turkana County as part of the broader logistics chain supporting the development of Kenya's petroleum infrastructure.

The milestone is expected to provide fresh momentum to the country's oil development agenda while reaffirming the Port of Mombasa's position as a key gateway for investments in the energy, infrastructure and extractive sectors.

[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
Happy and blessed week ahead.
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[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Port of Mombasa's ongoing modernisation programme and improved cargo uptake efforts continue to earn recognition from stakeholders and the world's leading shipping lines.

CMA- CGM's Senior Vice President for Africa Lines, Frederick Tatin, visited the port of Mombasa and engaged the Kenya Ports Authority PLC chief executive officer, Capt. William K. Ruto, at the KPA headquarters. The discussions focused on deepening cooperation, enhancing operational efficiency, and accelerating logistics performance.

During the meeting, Frederick Tatin lauded Kenya Ports Authority PLC for its sustained efforts to improve efficiency and service delivery, noting that the port of Mombasa has increasingly become a significant gateway of trade in the region.

"We are excited and encouraged by the progress being made at the Port of Mombasa," Mr Tatin said, pointing to ongoing initiatives aimed at streamlining operations and strengthening the port's role in regional trade. He also highlighted the ongoing infrastructure expansion and modernisation projects at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu.

"These investments reflect growing confidence in Kenya's ports and the wider East African market," he said. "They are creating new opportunities for trade, connectivity and investment."

On his part, Capt. Ruto reaffirmed KPA's commitment to maintaining the port of Mombasa as a competitive and reliable trade facilitator globally. Capt. Ruto expressed gratitude for the existing strong partnerships between KPA and global shipping operators, noting that such collaborations are important to growing the future competitiveness and reliability of the Port of Mombasa.

"KPA continues to invest in infrastructure and operational improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce vessel turnaround times and strengthen cargo-handling capacity," he said.

He added that the initiatives are designed to ensure the port remains responsive to the evolving needs of shipping lines, importers, exporters and other stakeholders across the supply chain.

The CMA CGM delegation comprised Managing Director for the East Africa Cluster Mr Benjamin Coston, Senior Manager for Procurement Ports and Terminals Johanny Fereoux, Trade Manager at the Singapore Regional Office Romeo Kielwassewr, Deputy Regional Managing Director Naveen Prabhu, Branch Manager Yuri De Sousa and KPA PLC Manager Container Operations Peter Masinde.

[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Port of Mombasa has welcomed MV REN JIAN 15, a Panamax container vessel carrying a total of 3,710 containers destined for both the local and transit markets.

The vessel, measuring 260 metres in overall length and 32 metres in beam, successfully docked at Berth 22, where it is expected to discharge 1,610 containers and load 400 full containers and 1,700 empty containers.

Sailing under the Chinese flag, MV REN JIAN 15 is among the vessels calling at the Port of Mombasa to support the movement of containerised cargo serving Kenya and the wider East African hinterland.

MV REN JIAN 15 in its distinctive curve forms part of the vessel’s hydrodynamic hull design, engineered to allow the bow to enter and displace water progressively as the ship moves forward.

This design helps reduce resistance as the vessel navigates through the sea.

[Bandari Maritime Academy @BandariMA]

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Join us and take the first step toward a successful career in the maritime industry.

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[Bandari Maritime Academy @BandariMA]

BMA CEO, Dr. Eric Katana, has joined KMA DG, CPA Omae Nyarandi, Kenya Utalii College CEO, Mr. Mark R. Ogendi, and leadership from MSC to inspect the Ronald Ngala Utalii College Campus in Kilifi County ahead of its official opening.

Read : https://t.co/lzCt3rCJpp

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[UNEP- Nairobi Convention @NCSecretariat]

🌊 The Amended Protocol on Marine & Coastal Biological Diversity and Protected Areas has been adopted in Zanzibar.

Next: signing, ratification & implementation.

The process feeds into COP12 in October, in Dar es Salaam, as the Convention marks 40 years.
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[Kenya Ports Authority PLC @Kenya_Ports]

The Global Logistics Convention opened in Juba, South Sudan this week, bringing together shipping and maritime stakeholders to push forward discussions on logistics management and trade facilitation across Africa.
Under the theme “Transport and Logistics as a catalyst for Africa’s Integrated and Sustainable Economic Growth,” industry leaders, port operators, policymakers, freight forwarders, and transport operators from across the continent are gathering to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging trends and share critical insights on the industry.
The sector holds vast potential but remains fragmented, and delegates aim to chart a path toward greater integration and long-term viability for sustainable growth.
Kenya Ports Authority, a key player in the logistics sector, is also taking part in the conference. Its delegation is sharing insights on the strategic direction and policy frameworks shaping the region’s ports industry.
Beyond the main sessions, the KPA team is also meeting and engaging with South Sudanese customers. These engagements are meant to identify the unique needs of the stakeholder segment with the aim of improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.
South Sudan remains a key transit market for the Port of Mombasa. In 2025, it ranked as the port’s third-largest transit customer, accounting for about 10 percent of total transit cargo and highlighting its strategic importance.
Now in its seventh year, the Global Logistics Convention is an annual freight logistics gathering. It examines emerging trends, operational best practices, and new technologies in transport and supply chain management, while also creating room for networking among industry players.

[SGTD Doraleh Terminal @sgtdjiboutiport]

Happy Mawlid-Al-Nabi 2026 !