NAIROBI, Kenya– The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced that it will implement a revised tariff for services offered to vessels and cargo handled at its seaports and inland container depots (ICDs), effective September 15, 2025.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the review process had been completed and received the necessary approvals for rollout.
“The Kenya Ports Authority wishes to notify its customers and other stakeholders that it has completed the process of reviewing charges for services rendered to vessels calling at its seaports and to cargo consignments handled at the ports and ICDs,”Ruto said.
“The KPA Tariff 2025 edition will be published and shall take effect from 15th September 2025.”
The revised tariff is expected to affect charges for a range of port services, including vessel docking, cargo handling, storage, and related logistics.
While KPA did not disclose the specific adjustments in the statement, stakeholders in the shipping and logistics sectors will be keen to assess the impact on operational costs, import-export margins, and the competitiveness of Kenya’s ports in the region.
The 2025 edition of the KPA Tariff will be available for public access on the authority’s official website under the Information tab, providing full details of the updated rates and regulations.
KPA has encouraged customers to seek clarification or further information via the dedicated email address provided in the notice.
The review comes as the authority continues efforts to modernize port operations, streamline cargo clearance, and enhance efficiency at key facilities, including the Port of Mombasa and the Inland Container Depot in Nairobi.
The adjustments are also likely linked to broader infrastructure upgrades and increased operational costs in recent years.
Kenya’s ports handle the bulk of East Africa’s maritime trade, serving as crucial gateways for landlocked countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
