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For years, the Port of Lamu was spoken of in the future tense—a glittering US$2.5 billion bet on Kenya’s northern coastline that seemed perpetually trapped in master plans, policy papers,…
When senior officials from the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) recently visited the Port of Mombasa, the gathering was described as a routine courtesy call. Yet its significance transcends diplomatic protocol.…
The recent inspection tour by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Board of Directors, executive committee, and senior management was far more than a routine project review. It was an unequivocal…
Imagine spending years at the Bandari Maritime Academy mastering celestial navigation, marine engineering, cargo operations, and international maritime law—only to graduate with globally recognized qualifications that remain frustratingly underutilized. Imagine…
The decision by the Maritime Organization for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (MOESNA) to validate and endorse the final implementation plan for a Regional Maritime University marks one of the…
Beyond the Quay: Why Kenya’s Ports Must Become Global Knowledge Hubs The recent visit by an international delegation of distinguished scholars and maritime experts to the Port of Mombasa may…
Last Thursday’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at Swahili Pot in Mombasa might appear, at first glance, to be merely another ceremonial gathering of maritime stakeholders. In truth, it…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has achieved a significant milestone with the acquisition of two internationally recognized certifications, underscoring its dedication to environmental stewardship and occupational safety across its facilities.…
The high-level meeting on July 13 between the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) and the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC) Africa was far more than a…
China’s Nanjing Port delegation sees what Kenya has long believed: Lamu is a gateway to East Africa’s maritime future. When a delegation from one of China’s busiest and most technologically…