EACC moves to strengthen integrity in Kenya Ports Authority operations

EACC Commissioner CPA John Ogallo (fourth left), flanked by his host, KPA Corporation Secretary and General Manager, Board and Legal Services, Mr. John Turasha Kinyanjui (fifth left), and EACC Lower Coast Regional Manager, Abdulhamid Low (third left), alongside other officials during the launch of the Systems Examination at KPA Headquarters in Mombasa.

11:11:2026: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is undertaking a comprehensive examination of the Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) systems, policies, procedures and practices to identify institutional weaknesses that could create opportunities for corruption and recommend measures to strengthen accountability and operational integrity.

The exercise was officially launched at KPA Headquarters in Mombasa on November 10, 2026, by EACC Commissioner CPA John Ogallo.

In his keynote address, Commissioner Ogallo commended KPA for its performance in recent years, underscoring the strategic importance of the Port of Mombasa as a critical gateway for regional trade, connecting Kenya and neighbouring countries to international markets.

He noted that the Port’s operations have far-reaching implications for the movement of goods, the cost of doing business, regional competitiveness and economic growth.

Emphasising the need to balance operational efficiency with integrity, Commissioner Ogallo observed that an integrity-driven port need not be a slow port. He noted that transparent, efficient and reliable systems are better positioned to facilitate legitimate trade, safeguard public revenue and inspire confidence among investors and businesses.

KPA Chief Executive Officer Captain William Ruto was represented at the launch by the Corporation Secretary and General Manager, Board and Legal Services, Mr. John Turasha Kinyanjui, who welcomed the examination and appreciated the Commission’s support and guidance.

In remarks delivered on behalf of the Authority, Mr. Kinyanjui emphasised that ethics and integrity should go beyond compliance with laws and regulations to become fundamental values guiding institutional decisions, actions and business operations.

He further noted that, as an institution entrusted with managing critical national infrastructure and facilitating international trade, KPA has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and public service.