Modernizing Kenya’s Ports through PPP is worth adopting
I have spent my career studying port operations across the globe, from Rotterdam to Singapore, and I have always held a particular interest in the development of East Africa’s maritime…
Kenya stands to reap big from its proposed 1,200-MW gas-fired power plant in Kwale
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its energy journey. Having earned global recognition for its leadership in renewable energy—with over 90 percent of its electricity now generated from clean…
Inclusivity key in translating Kenya’s Blue Economy Strategy into results
In February 2026, the Kenyan government launched its comprehensive National Blue Economy Strategy, setting a course to transform the nation’s lakes, rivers, and ocean spaces into a revenue engine targeting…
MSC’s Nigerian Concession: A Landmark Deal with Promise and Peril
The announcement of a 45-year terminal concession agreement between Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Nigerian authorities represents one of the most significant developments in West African port governance in recent…
Beyond impressive logistics for fuel tankers, Kenya needs to graduate from oil dependency
The MT Lunaria, a Liberia-flagged Aframax tanker of the LR2 class built in 2021, arrived at the Port of Mombasa around March 20 or 21 of this year. It took…
Persian Gulf War: Ruto reassures Kenyan markets amid uneasiness
President William Ruto says that Kenyan economy is still upbeat even as Persian Gulf war enters its fourth week with major disruptions on the global supply chain. Nevertheless, Ruto said…
Capt Ruto to get new term at KPA as Govt roots to sustain growth
Many actors in the maritime sector and high levels of government anticipate and support an extension of Captain William Ruto’s term as Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA),…
The DESSU Corridor: A Wake-Up Call for the Port of Mombasa
The geopolitical landscape of Eastern African trade shifted on February 14, 2026, with the establishment of the Djibouti-Ethiopia-South Sudan-Uganda (DESSU) Corridor Authority. Signed into being by the participating nations, this…
PMAESA in search of new Secretary General
The recent vacancy notice for the Secretary General of the Port Management Association for Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) is far more than a routine administrative announcement. It is a…
Why Africa’s Green Ports’ initiative is a step in the right direction
A significant continental validation workshop took place in Abuja, Nigeria, at the headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States on March 24 and 25, 2026. The workshop was…