The Return of Somali Piracy: A Crisis of Complacency
The waters off the Horn of Africa are once again a hunting ground. After nearly a decade of relative calm, Somali piracy has re-emerged as a material threat to commercial…
Where Did the Rest Go? Kenya’s Sh629 Billion China Trade Mystery
What began as an internet meme—a magnifying glass hovering over the Kenya Revenue Authority logo, paired with images of congested Mombasa port—has crystallised into a legitimate national crisis. This time,…
A strategic tide: South Korea’s port partnership lifts Kenya’s maritime ambitions
The courtesy call by South Korean Ambassador Kang Hyung-shik on KPA CEO Captain William Ruto this week was more than diplomatic protocol. It was a reaffirmation that the Port of…
Rwanda’s Tanga fuel pivot is a masterclass in strategic autonomy
The arrival of Rwanda’s first 40,000-metric-tons government-backed fuel shipment at Tanzania’s Port of Tanga is far more than a routine logistics update. For a landlocked nation that imports 100% of…
A New Dawn for Kenya’s Energy Independence: The Promise of Taifa Gas at Dongo Kundu
For millions of Kenyan households, the cost of cooking has become a painful barometer of the country’s economic strain. The price of a 13-kilogram LPG cylinder, which frequently oscillates between…
Anchoring Efficiency: The Port of Mombasa’s Digital Transformation
The Port of Mombasa has been the lifeblood of East African commerce, a maritime gateway through which the region’s economic aspirations flow. Yet for years, this critical artery has been…
In Memory of Mohamed Feisal – “Bahji”
In Memory of Mohamed Feisal – “Bahji” Today, we come together to remember Mohamed Feisal, known affectionately to his family, colleagues, and the wider shipping community as Bahji. A steady…
A New Dawn for Kenya’s Seafarers: Turning Commitment into Concrete Action
The final day of the Tripartite National Workshop on the effective implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), marked more than just the conclusion of three days of…
A Partnership That Can Unlock Mombasa’s Youth Dividend
Mombasa is Kenya’s gateway to the world—a bustling centre of trade, logistics, tourism, maritime services, and the blue economy. Yet beneath this economic promise lies a troubling paradox. While the…
The Regional Maritime University Is Africa’s Maritime Moonshot—Now the Region Must Deliver
For decades, Africa has spoken eloquently about the promise of its blue economy while quietly importing much of the expertise required to manage it. Our ports have expanded. Our shipping…