New KPA MD Captain William Ruto reports to Office New KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto reports to Office Mombasa – March 14,2023 It was pomp and color at the KPA headquarters as jubilant staff gave the new Managing Director Captain William Ruto a heroic welcome when he officially assumed office on Monday.
Staff clad in official reflector jackets trooped in from all zones spanning from Dockyard to the Second Container Terminal. The new Managing Director was received by the KPA Board Chairman Hon. Benjamin Tayari and the immediate former acting Managing Director Amb.
John Mwangemi for a handing over meeting at the Chairman’s office before his first address to the staff. Captain Ruto thanked the Chairman and the Board for the appointment and promised to transform the Port of Mombasa and other port facilities to regional economic hubs.
“One of the most important things to note is that this Port is not only for Kenya but it’s the gateway to East and Central Africa. We are therefore not only going to look at what is going on within our country, but we must also tap on what is happening within emerging transit markets and also focus on growing more business volumes for this institution,” he said.
The MD termed the KPA workforce as a major stakeholder while promising to focus on efficiency at port facilities with their invaluable contribution. He said he was aware of the enormous task awaiting him of driving the government’s agenda on the many ongoing mega projects to spur the economy of the country such as the Special Economic Zone Dongo Kundu project saying he would work closely with all the General Managers.
“Mr Chairman I want to assure you and the Board that I will never let you down. I am an old hand in this field having worked here for over 20 years with my previous sea time career. I am very confident with your support and that of the Board we will steer this Port to be among the best ports globally,” the MD added.
Captain Ruto thanked his predecessor Amb. Mwangemi, saying he had made a significant contribution to stabilize the institution for the last two years when he was the acting MD. The KPA Chairman Hon. Benjamin Tayari congratulated Captain Ruto saying he was hired through a meticulous competitive process.
“Captain Ruto, we want to wish you well in your new capacity. There are a lot of expectations from the community and the entire country, and I am looking forward to working with you. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we want to