KPA earns 2 International ISO certifications for environmental and workplace safety standa

The Authority received ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, certifications that recognise organisations for implementing globally accepted standards on environmental protection and workplace safety.

The certifications were presented in Mombasa by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), with officials saying the recognition reflects KPA's continued efforts to align its operations with international best practices.

Speaking during the presentation, KEBS Managing Director Esther Ngari said the certifications represent an important step in KPA's institutional development, building on more than a decade of quality management reforms.

Ngari noted that KPA has maintained ISO 9001 certification since 2010, demonstrating sustained adherence to quality management standards and customer-focused service delivery.

She said the newly acquired certifications signal the Authority's shift towards an integrated management system that combines quality assurance, environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety.

"Today's certification to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 therefore represents a natural progression in KPA's excellence journey," Ngari said.

She added that the Port of Mombasa plays a critical role as the main maritime gateway for East and Central Africa, serving regional markets including Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi, making internationally recognised management systems important for supporting efficient and reliable trade.

KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto described the certifications as the culmination of years of institutional reforms aimed at modernising the country's principal seaport.

He said the recognition reflects the Authority's transformation over the past decade, crediting the adoption of ISO standards with improving operational systems, strengthening organisational discipline and enhancing the port's ability to respond to changing operational demands.

"The reforms we are witnessing were driven by the realities KPA faced in the early 2000s, when rising cargo volumes, outdated infrastructure, manual processes and growing safety and environmental risks threatened the port's ability to evolve into a more resilient and globally competitive maritime gateway," Capt. Ruto said.

He also thanked KEBS for supporting the certification process, saying the achievement provides a foundation for further improvements in service delivery, environmental stewardship and workplace safety.

The latest certifications expand KPA's portfolio of internationally recognised management systems as the Authority continues efforts to modernise port operations and improve efficiency at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya's busiest seaport and a key trade gateway for the East African region.