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…
What entails planned relocation of Tanzania’s DMI to pave way for new ship dock
Tanzania intends to relocate the Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute (DMI) to make way for a new ship dock at the Port of Dar es Salaam. The decision represents a…
US-Israel Vs Iran war: Ship companies count losses from vessel attacks
The war in Iran has continued to impact badly on the merchant maritime fleet with 17 vessels attacked since February 28. The US-Israel versus Iran war is potentially the most…
Opportunities and challenges for Kenya in the aftershock of Hormuz crisis
with a stark reminder of its fragility. For Kenya, a nation whose economic engine is intricately linked to the ebb and flow of international trade, this geopolitical flashpoint is not…