The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed an operational accident involving a Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Mombasa. In a statement obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, the authority said the incident occurred at approximately 3:40pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026, prompting an immediate response from the port’s safety and emergency teams. “KPA confirms that an operational incident involving an RTG occurred and was immediately attended to by the Authority’s safety and emergency response teams in accordance with established procedures,” the statement read.The authority said the truck tractor operator involved in the incident was not injured, but the RTG operator sustained minor soft-tissue injuries to his legs and was taken to hospital for assessment and treatment.According to KPA, the RTG operator was later discharged after being cleared by medical personnel.The clarification comes after footage circulated on social media showing the aftermath of stacked containers that appeared to have toppled over at the port, with KPA personnel at the scene.The statement did not provide details on the exact circumstances or sequence of events surrounding the incident.KPA urged the public to avoid circulating unverified information about incidents at the port and rely on its official communication channels for updates.“We urge the public to rely on official KPA communication channels for accurate and verified information and to refrain from sharing unverified reports that may cause unnecessary alarm or misinformation,” the statement added.KPA has now launched investigations to determine what caused the incident and establish the circumstances surrounding it. The authority said a review will be conducted in line with its safety and incident management procedures. KPA added that any necessary corrective measures would be implemented once the findings are concluded. The latest incident comes months after a KPA cargo rigger died at Berth 14 of the Port of Mombasa, after heavy pipes reportedly rolled over him during offloading from the MV Hin Hong Bao Shi.
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