{
  "id": 1215369,
  "title": "KPA intensifies port security measures under ISPS Code",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kpa-intensifies-port-security-measures-under-isps-code",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T06:29:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kpa-intensifies-port-security-measures-under-isps-code/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has ramped up security measures at the Port of Mombasa in line with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. This code, implemented since 2004, provides a standardized security protocol for identifying threats, assessing vulnerabilities, and preventing security incidents at ships and port facilities. For KPA, compliance is vital, not merely as a regulatory obligation, but as a cornerstone of the Port of Mombasa's role as an international maritime gateway.\n\nThe KPA has recently certified over 40 security officers who successfully completed security awareness training at the port. This training included practical drills aimed at testing preparedness, enhancing operational knowledge, and empowering personnel to detect and manage security deficiencies. Tony Kibwana, KPA Manager for Security Services, emphasized that maintaining compliance with the ISPS Code is crucial for safeguarding port operations and ensuring the preparedness of security personnel to respond to emerging threats. He stressed that security is integral to port operations, not an isolated aspect.\n\nRegular training, exercises, and assessments ensure that security personnel can effectively implement established procedures in real-world situations. These drills are integral to KPA's continuous preparedness strategy, enabling personnel to assess their response capabilities and pinpoint areas for improvement. The ISPS Code, established under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), mandates a set of security measures and procedures for ships and port facilities against potential threats. For a critical gateway like the Port of Mombasa, compliance extends beyond certification; it fortifies the security and resilience of the entire maritime supply chain, thereby sustaining the uninterrupted flow of trade into Kenya and the broader region.\n\nKPA reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing security awareness, personnel competence, and preparedness across its ports as part of its commitment to international maritime security standards and to preserving the Port of Mombasa as a secure and dependable hub for global trade.",
  "summary": "The Kenya Ports Authority has intensified implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, strengthening the security systems that underpin the safe and uninterrupted movement of international maritime trade through the Port of Mombasa. Since the ISPS Code came into force in 2004, the framework has provided the international maritime industry with […] The post KPA…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kenya Ports Authority strengthens port security under ISPS Code.",
    "Over 40 security officers certified in security awareness training.",
    "Regular drills ensure preparedness for security incidents."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The intensified security measures at the Port of Mombasa under the ISPS Code bolster Kenya's maritime trade hub status by fortifying security and resilience in the regional supply chain.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}