Let’s build a regional waterways transport system in East Africa
TIME is ripe for the East African region to establish a structured system of regional coastal and inland waterways transport. From the bustling port of Mombasa to the historic Swahili…
Kenya embarks on process to revive Voi–Taveta railway line
Some infrastructure projects merely move goods. Others reshape geography, revive forgotten corridors, and redefine a nation’s role in regional trade. The revitalization of the Voi–Taveta metre-gauge branch line firmly belongs…
Kenyan ports: Case for unlocking smaller coastal ports for national development
Does concentration on the Port of Mombasa cause Kenya to ignore potential of its smaller coastal ports? The answer to this question is regrettably in the affirmative, and evidence is…
KTA calls for Govt transparency on fuel situation amid reported shortages
The Kenya Transporters Association’s (KTA) issued a notice on April 8, 2026, to alert the industry of a fuel shortage problem that their members were experiencing. The alert is creating…
India’s frigate visits Mombasa, grows cooperation with Kenya
An Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand has visited the Port of Mombasa from April 7 for a scheduled four-day stay before leaving on April 10, 2026. INS Trikand, a frontline…
Djibouti launches ship repair yard, gains edge in the Horn and EA
Djibouti formally inaugurated its Ship Repair Yard in early April 2026, which signals a decisive shift in the maritime balance of power along the western Indian Ocean and the Red…
MOESNA’s searches for Trade Facilitation Officer in a strategic move
Maritime Organization for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa’s (MOESNA) has recently advertised the position of a Program Officer in Trade Facilitation, a move that reflects deliberate efforts to advance the…
COMMENT Renewing certification license for BMA is a vote of confidence by Kenyan government
The renewal of Bandari Maritime Academy’s (BMA) qualification-awarding body license by the Kenyan government is a laudable move and an indication that Kenya is serious about maritime excellence. In the…
Kenya’s Seafarers’ Wages Council engage Maritime Authority in “constructive” dialogue
Officials of the Seafarers’ Wages Council and the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) engaged each other recently marking a significant step towards amicable and progressive resolutions of matters that affect welfare…
Why KPA must deepen its hinterland footprint in Addis Ababa
IN the evolving geography of global trade, ports are no longer passive gateways awaiting cargo. They are active commercial competitors, fiercely vying for hinterland markets that determine their long-term survival.…