Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen appoints Captain William K. Ruto as KPA Managing Director

Captain William K. Ruto has 32 years' experience in the marine sector. [Courtesy of KPA]

Capt. William Ruto holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Strategic Management option from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

He is an associate fellow of the Nautical Institute (AF-NI) and a member of the International Harbour Master's Association (UK), and has attained the highest qualification as a Ship Captain (Class 1 Master Mariner) from South Tyneside Marine College, UK.

Seasoned mariner

Capt. Ruto is a seasoned mariner, having started his career in 1991 at KPA as a Cadet Marine Deck Officer before rising through the ranks to be a General Manager, Operations and later a Harbour Master.

Until his appointment, he was the General Manager of the Kisumu Port.

"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," said Murkomen.

A glance of William Kipkemboi's profile. [Joan Mwai, Standard]

Ruto's appointment was gazetted in Gazette Notice Number 3140 dated March 10, 2023.