We have a capacity of 2.65 Million TEUs-KPA Managing Director says

By Peter Kombe

Kenya Ports Authority stands at 2.65 Million TEUs- KPA Managing Director have said.

He says currently projected customer index stands at 95 per cent with projected revenue of 64.09 billion.

Mombasa port has a capacity of 2.65 million TEUs while our projected revenue is ksh 64.09 billion. We have an international compliance of 99.9 percent” he said

Addressing East African Port stakeholders in Mombasa on Friday during the official launch of the five year strategic plan dated 2018-2022 the MD said the plan will assist in improving efficiency at the Port facility.

He noted that the strategy focuses on four thematic areas including customer service excellence operation excellence business growth and good governance

“We are focusing on four themes, business growth, good governance and operation excellence” he explained

He says the thematic concerns are geared towards fostering business growth at the port.

At the same time Kenya ports authority board chairperson Gen Rtd Joseph Kibwana says the plan has come at an opportune time when the country is focusing on harnessing the potentials in the blue economy sector.

The chair further indicated that the plan is fully aligned to the vision 20230 through flagship projects that support blue economy.

The plan is coming at the right time a time when the country is focusing on harnessing the potentials in the maritime industry” he said

Meanwhile National assembly Transport Committee chair David Pkosing urged the authority to engage the committee in the implementation of the strategic plan.

He says all public entities require approval of the law by the national assembly.

“I want you to involve the national assembly in all your undertakings. This is a public entity and everything you do requires our approval” Pkosing noted

Pkosing further noted urged the authority work together with the committee on delegated legislation in order to work within the mandate of the constitution.

He lauded the efforts made by the authority in formulation of the strategic plan.

“I urge you to engage us so that you do not contravene the law. This is quite a good move as it gives the authority direction in the next five years”

According to KPA MD Daniel Manduku the five year strategic plan is geared towards the authority a world class port of choice

He adds “we are committed to provide efficient and competitive port services in order to facilitate global trade”

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