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On 9 September 2026, the Executive Board of the Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) issued a formal notice invoking its constitutional mandate to convene the Annual Conference. The reason was…
Bottom line up front: The recent presence of IRGC experts along Yemen’s Red Sea coast signals that Tehran’s support for the Houthis is shifting from arms transfers to infrastructure embedding.…
Ghana’s recent success in securing sea-time placements for a new cohort of cadets with Pacific International Lines (PIL) offers a timely and instructive mirror for Kenya. The Ghana Maritime Authority…
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…
This International Women’s Day, as the world celebrates the resilience, contributions, and untapped potential of women, the maritime industry remains a stark reminder of how far we still have to…
In a notable vote of confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory under President Bola Tinubu, APM Terminals—the port operating arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk—has pledged a fresh $600 million investment to modernize…
At first glance, the recent meeting between Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) CEO Captain William Ruto and representatives of Sea Sands Shipping LLC and Global Feeder Shipping might seem like routine…
The arrival of the MV Baltimore Express at the Port of Lamu is more than a maritime milestone—it is a strategic declaration. Kenya’s long-debated northern corridor is no longer a…
The transportation and storage sector, which comprise a critical backbone of Kenya’s economy, delivered a mixed performance in 2025, according to the newly released 2026 Economic Survey. The Survey released…
The tragic maritime incident involving the MV Jozani II off the coast of Tanga is yet another sobering reminder that the waters of East Africa, though rich with economic promise,…