KPA and KRA Intensify Efforts to Eliminate Cargo Delays at the Port of Mombasa
The Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Revenue Authority are collaborating to reduce cargo clearance delays at the Port of Mombasa. Officials are focusing on digital transformation and improved stakeholder communication to enhance trade efficiency.
Why it matters
Improving operations at the Port of Mombasa is critical for reducing logistics costs and maintaining Kenya's status as a primary trade hub for East and Central Africa.
Kenya, August 7, 2026 - The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have intensified efforts to improve efficiency at the Port of Mombasa following a high-level meeting bringing together key stakeholders in the shipping, logistics and transport sectors. The meeting, held in Mombasa, focused on accelerating cargo clearance procedures, strengthening collaboration among institutions and identifying practical solutions to persistent bottlenecks affecting trade at Kenya's busiest seaport. The engagement forms part of the ongoing bi-monthly Port Community Meetings, which provide a platform for government agencies, shipping lines, clearing agents, transporters and other industry players to discuss challenges affecting port operations. Leading the discussions were KRA Commissioner-General Adan Mohamed, Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto and Commissioner for Customs and Border Control Dr Lilian Nyawanda.
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