KPA Vows to Continue Investing in Port Expansion Programs
Kenya Ports Authority [KPA] Managing Director Captain William Ruto during a media engagement visit at Vertical Agro Limited in Naivasha, Nakuru county. He was flanked by KPA board chairman Benjamin Tayari and the company Chief Executive Offer [CEO] Shah Tiku among others. [Photo/ Tobby Otum]
Kenya Ports Authority [KPA] Managing Director Captain William Ruto said they will continue to invest in port expansion programs and acquisition of modern equipment.
He defended the authority’s move saying their aim is to remain relevant in the dynamic marine industry.
“The total container capacity for both container terminals one and two at the port of Mombasa stands at 2.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units [TEUs] per annum,” he disclosed.
Captain Ruto said the overall enhancement made at the authority has increased business and improved the general performance and has contributed to the growth of the economy.
He made the remarks during a media engagement visit at Vertical Agro Limited in Naivasha, Nakuru county.
The KPA boss said in his speech that the day’s event was a great opportunity for the authority in their quest to seek transportation via sea of the highly perishable commodities.
Captain Ruto added the collaboration presented a great opportunity for the company to tap into the multi-billion global cold chain market.
He told the forum the authority is committed to the ongoing multi-agency efforts to streamline the export process.
“We are very committed to the presidential directive on port reforms and the ease of doing business initiative,” he said.
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