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The high-level talks between the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and a delegation from China’s Nanjing Port transcend routine diplomacy—they signal a decisive inflection point in the modernization of the Port…
On paper, the figures are extraordinary. A KSh2.2 trillion investment. A refinery with a projected processing capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it the second-largest in…
Yesterday (July 12, 2026), as the global maritime community observed Sea Sunday under the theme “Harbors of Hope: The Church Alongside Seafarers”, the Kenya Coast Guard Service joined the Mission…
Introduction The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region—encompassing coastal states such as Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, Mauritius,Comoroes,Madagascar, and Seychelles—commands a vast coastline, strategic shipping lanes, and immense Blue Economy potential.…
If you want to understand the true state of East African trade, do not begin with glossy brochures celebrating port expansion or ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new railway lines. Instead, look…
For nearly two months, the rusting hull of the MV Dan has marred the idyllic shoreline of Nyali Beach near Mombasa—transforming one of Kenya’s most cherished coastal gems into an…
For generations, the maritime industry has defined professionalism almost exclusively through technical competence. A good seafarer was measured by their ability to navigate rogue seas, maintain complex engines, and keep…
The recent visit by beneficiaries of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations Program to the Port of Mombasa was far more than an educational tour. It was a powerful affirmation…
The launch of the Vessel Traffic Management and Information System (VTMIS) at the Port of Mombasa represents far more than the commissioning of another maritime infrastructure project. It is a…
In the vast expanse of the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, where vital shipping lanes carry the lifeblood of global trade, a grim chapter from the past has…