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Ongoing Recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority

Kenya Ports Authority
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Company Details
Name:Kenya Ports Authority
Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Website: http://www.kpa.co.ke/
Description: Established in January 1978 under an Act of Parliament, KPA is mandated to manage and operate the Port of Mombasa and all scheduled seaports along Kenya’s coastline that include Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mtwapa, Kiunga, Shimoni, Funzi and Vanga. In addition, the Authority manages Inland Waterways as well as Inland Container Depots at Embakasi, Eldoret and Kisumu. ​ ​For years, Mombasa has been known as "the city of merchants”. Dating back to the times of Vasco Da Gama when Mombasa old port was being used for trade between the East Coast of Africa and the Far East. After the construction of the Kenya Uganda railways (1895-1902) a new port was born west of Mombasa island. Subsequently the Port became an increasingly busy trading post for the region. Due to its strategic location, midway between South Africa and the gulf of Aden the Port has experienced tremendous traffic through the years. The Port of Mombasa is the gateway to East and Central Africa,and is one of the busiest Ports along the East African coastline. The Port provides direct connectivity to over 80 Ports worldwide and is linked to a vast hinterland comprising Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Northern Tanzania, Southern Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia by road.A railway line also runs from the Port to Uganda and Tanzania.
Job Description

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) – Ongoing Recruitment

Location: Primarily Mombasa & other KPA stations (ports, ICDs, inland waterways)
Category: Logistics / Transportation / Government
Deadline: 20th December 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time

Kenya Ports Authority is recruiting various technical, marine, administrative, and health-support staff to support operations at the Port of Mombasa, other seaports, and inland facilities.

Open Positions

  • Artisan – Mechanical

    • Plumbers

    • Fitters

    • Welders & Fabricators

  • Artisan – Electrical

  • Artisan – Painting

  • Artisan – Carpentry & Joinery / Aluminium

  • Artisan – Masonry

  • Technician – Mechanical

  • Technician – Electrical

  • Technician – Civil

  • Technician – Projects

  • Technician – Instrumentation & Control (I&C)

  • Technician – Shift

  • Assistant Ferry Master

  • Coxswain II – Seaman (Tug Mate)

  • Coxswain II – Craft

  • Coxswain II – Mooring Assistant

  • Laboratory Technologist

  • Graduate Trainees

  • Administrative Assistant

  • Pharmaceutical Technologist

  • Pharmacy Attendant

General Minimum Requirements (Likely)

Specific requirements vary by role, but in general applicants should:

  • Hold a relevant technical, diploma or degree qualification for the position (e.g. engineering, marine, logistics, health sciences, administration).

  • Be registered with the relevant professional body, where applicable (e.g. pharmacy).

  • Have relevant work experience in a similar role (except Graduate Trainees who may be fresh graduates).

  • Demonstrate strong teamwork, integrity, safety awareness, and attention to detail.

  • Be willing to work in port / marine / shift environments as required.

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates should:

  • Apply online via the Kenya Ports Authority careers portal or as directed in the advert.

  • Upload their application letter, detailed CV, and relevant certificates.

  • Ensure the position title is clearly indicated as per instructions.

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Salary: Kshs. 65,000 - Kshs. 110,000
Education: High/Secondary School
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

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