The sad story of the Eastern Route where migration becomes a maritime graveyard
By Andrew Mwangura The numbers are stark, but they are not just numbers. Rather, they are a quiet ledger of human lives lost in one of the least discussed yet…
Why the sea-to-shore transition of professionals defines the future of maritime leadership
By Andrew Mwangura In an industry built on movement, transition has always been part of the maritime story. Ships move between ports, cargo moves across continents, and seafarers move between…
When combining ports pays off; sometimes it doesn’t
Along China’s 18,000-kilometer coastline, a quiet revolution has been underway. For years, ports sprouted up every 50 kilometers on average — many of them offering identical services, fighting over the…
When Protectors Become Predators: Mozambique’s Fishermen Deserve Justice
At dawn on March 15, 2026, a group of fishermen off the coast of Mocímboa da Praia in northern Mozambique were doing what their families and communities depend on them…
When combining ports pays off; sometimes it doesn’t
Along China’s 18,000-kilometer coastline, a quiet revolution has been underway. For years, ports sprouted up every 50 kilometers on average — many of them offering identical services, fighting over the…
Thorny questions thicken Kenya’s Sh220 billion project
After thirteen years of delays, abandoned plans, and shattered hopes, Kenya has finally announced a path to commercialize the Turkana oil discoveries. The government’s plan to build a Sh220 billion…
The inspiring story of Norway’s oil legacy fund, and what Kenya can learn
In 1969, the discovery of the Ekofisk field, one of the largest offshore oil deposits ever found, threatened to rewrite Norway’s destiny overnight. For a modest Scandinavian nation, it was…
Lamu Port expects surge in ship calls through Easter
In the coming days, through Easter and after, the Port of Lamu is set to witness a significant spike in vessel calls. This reflects growth of regional trade and steady…
How Lamu Port is gaining from Persian Gulf chaos
The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through the global shipping industry, forcing vessels to abandon one of the world’s most critical maritime arteries. What began…
Gulf war: Up to 20,000 seafarers remain stranded
The International Maritime Organization’s Council was to gather in London on Wednesday and Thursday of March 18 and 19, respectively, for an extraordinary to discuss shipping lanes and security protocols…