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The Port of Mombasa has long served as the economic heartbeat of East and Central Africa, connecting regional markets to global trade routes and facilitating the movement of millions of…
Kenya’s maritime sector stands at a critical juncture. With the Port of Mombasa serving as one of Africa’s busiest gateways, a strategic coastline stretching over 500 kilometres along the Indian…
Africa stands at the threshold of a maritime renaissance. From port expansion and logistics corridors to the growth of the blue economy and offshore industries, the continent is increasingly recognizing…
Many people in the policy making and even management levels have often narrowed the Africa’s maritime future to the number of ports it builds, the size of its shipping fleets,…
From 9 to 12 June 2026, Mombasa will once again assume its historic role as a crossroads of international maritime engagement when it hosts the IORIS ISC High-Level Summit. The…
Kenya’s maritime sector stands at a pivotal moment. While Mombasa Port remains the heartbeat of our economy, handling the bulk of regional cargo and sustaining thousands of livelihoods, the numbers…
Major Hiroya Takemori and three other personnel from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) are headed to Kenya under the United Nations Triangular Partnership Program (UNTPP) as part of military…
Since 2018, Kenya has signed shipboard training deals with major global lines like MSC, CMA CGM, and Maersk, as well as with several flag states. One notable thing is that…
Kenya’s maritime sector has grown steadily over the years, yet it remains dangerously exposed when it comes to investigating and preventing marine accidents. From ferry mishaps to small boat tragedies…
For a nation whose history, economy, and future are deeply intertwined with the Indian Ocean, Kenya has for too long underutilized one of the most valuable assets available to any…