The Kenya Ports Authority Pension Scheme, established in the early 1930s, was governed by the European Officers Pension Regulations of 1932, which remained in effect until the EAC’s dissolution in 1977.

From 1969 to 1977, East African Cargo Handling Services Corporation (EACHC) managed cargo operations, while Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) handled real estate. After EAC’s dissolution in 1977, Kenya Ports Auhority was established in 1978, and pension arrangements for KPA employees were regulated in 1983.

The Kenya Cargo Handling Services Ltd Staff Pension Scheme was established in 1981 and became operational in 1982. Following the merger of Kenya Ports Authority and Kenya Cargo Handling Services Ltd, all employees were transferred.

The KPA Pension Scheme, established in 1998, consolidated pension arrangements between KPA and former Kenya Cargo Handling Services Ltd. It was closed to active members in December 2012.