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KPA managing director Captain William Ruto with China Team officials at the launch. (Photo By KPA)
By Mbungu Harrison
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The Kenya Ports Authority is strengthening its partnership with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to accelerate port expansion and position Kenya as a dominant maritime and logistics hub in the region.
KPA managing director Captain William Ruto on Friday, March 20, 2026 lauded the long-standing collaboration citing a series of transformative infrastructure projects that have boosted the authority’s capacity and efficiency.
These include the development of Berth 19, the Kipevu Oil Terminal, and the Port of Lamu—all delivered with what he described as high technical standards and timely execution.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the ongoing Berth 19B construction at the Port of Mombasa where he hosted CCCC chairman Song Hailiang and his delegation.
Capt. Ruto says the partnership is central to Kenya’s ambition of becoming a regional trade gateway.
“Through these collaborations we are modernizing Kenya’s ports and strengthening our position as a leading maritime gateway serving more than 500 million people in over 10 countries.”
The expansion of Berth 19B is part of a broader strategy by KPA to increase cargo handling capacity, reduce vessel turnaround time, and support growing trade volumes across East and Central Africa.
The port of Mombasa remains a critical entry point for landlocked countries including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
On his part, chairman Hailiang praised KPA for its role in transforming Mombasa into a strategic hub along global shipping routes, pointing to consistent annual growth of between 10 and 20 percent in port activity.
“Our collaboration with KPA demonstrates the value of strong partnerships in achieving sustainable infrastructure development that drives economic growth, creates jobs, and supports the blue and green economies,” he said.
The chairman emphasized that integrated infrastructure and logistics systems are key to lowering the cost of doing business, improving supply chain efficiency, and unlocking regional economic potential.
The visit signals deepening cooperation between Kenya and Chinese infrastructure firms, which have played a pivotal role in financing and delivering large-scale transport and logistics projects across the country.
KPA infrastructure development general manager Engineer Matthews Amuti, also attended the inspection, which highlighted the authority’s continued focus on modernizing port infrastructure to meet rising global trade demands.
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