STRATEGIC PLAN
Legal Framework
Kenya Maritime Authority is a statutory authority established under the Kenya Maritime Act 2006, (KMA Act). KMA’s Mandate is to Regulate, coordinate and oversee Maritime affairs in the Republic of Kenya. Other principal functions include: Administer and enforce the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2009, Regulations, International Maritime Conventions, Treaties, Agreements and any other Instruments […]
Board of Directorss
Ahmed Kolosh Mohamed Chairman of the Board of Directors, Kenya Maritime Authority Ahmed Kolosh Mohamed Chairman of the Board of Directors, Kenya Maritime Authority Geoffrey Kaituko PS – State Department of Shipping and Maritime Geoffrey Kaituko PS – State Department of Shipping and Maritime Dr. Lilian Apadet Director Kenya Martime Authority Dr. Lilian Apadet Director […]
Customer Center
KENYA MARITIME AUTHORITY CITIZENS SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER This office is committed to Timely, Efficient effective Service Delivery (See Downloads Below); COMMITTED TO COURTESY AND EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY Your opinion matters to us and we will take every opportunity to improve the quality of our service to you. If you are dissatisfied with our service, […]
Mission & Visions
Mission To ensure sustainable, safe, secure, clean and efficient water transport for the benefit of stakeholders through effective regulation, coordination and oversight of maritime affairs. Vision To be a leading maritime administration transforming Kenya into a globally competitive nation. Core Values The Authority’s core values include:The Authority’s core values include: 1.Customer Satisfaction 2.Teamwork 3.Creativity and […]
Background
Kenya occupies a strategic position along the eastern coastline of Africa, lying directly on one of the world’s busiest international shipping lanes. At any given moment, approximately fifty vessels navigate these waters, ranging from container ships and bulk carriers to specialized tankers. Notably, around ten of these are oil tankers transporting crude oil from the […]
About Us
Kenya Maritime Authority Overview
Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) was set up in June 2004 as the semi-autonomous agency in charge of regulatory oversight over the Kenyan maritime industry. Maritime safety and security is one of the Authority’s core functions. As the pacesetter of the Kenyan maritime industry, KMA thus strives to strengthen national maritime administration through enhancement of regulatory […]