The Authority’s mandate is to maintain,operate,improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coastline. Other ports include Lamu,Malindi,Kilifi,Mtwapa,Kiunga,Shimoni,Funzi and Vanga. It is only the port of Mombasa which is fully developed with modern equipment hence making it the principal port in the region. At the port of Mombasa the Kenya Ports Authority’s core business is to provide:
•    Safe navigation
•    Pilotage
•    Berthing
•    Mooring
•    Pollution control
•    Stevedoring
•    Shore handling
•    Storage services