Captain William Ruto has been appointed by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen to serve as the new managing director of the Kenya Ports Authority.
Captain Ruto will serve in his new role for the next three years a position that has remained vacant for the past three years.
“The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport appoints Capt. William K Ruto to be the Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 10th March 2023,” a gazette notice reads.
Career profile
Capt. Ruto is an experienced mariner who began working for KPA in 1991 as a Cadet Marine Deck Officer. He then advanced through the company’s ranks to become a General Manager, Operations, and finally a Harbour Master.
He served as the Kisumu Port’s general manager prior to this position.
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Education
Capt. William Ruto graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with an MBA in Strategic Management (JKUAT).
He is also an associate fellow of the Nautical Institute (AF-NI) and a member of the International Harbour Master’s Association (UK), and he graduated from South Tyneside Marine College with the highest qualification as a Ship Captain (Class 1 Master Mariner).
“It is my belief that his wealth of experience spanning 32 years will be instrumental in ensuring the Authority delivers on its mandate to the people of Kenya and continues to contribute towards the growth of the Kenyan economy.
I congratulate the new Managing Director and assure him of the Government’s support in the management of the Kenya Ports Authority.” Kipchumba Murkomen said welcoming his appointment
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