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Why Nacala’s expansion is a test for Southern Africa By Andrew Mwangura For years, the story of African infrastructure has been one of untapped potential—grand projects inaugurated with fanfare, only…
Kenya’s oil industry is sliding into a crisis induced by the Persian Gulf war By Andrew Mwangura The crisis currently unfolding in Kenya’s energy sector has less to do with…
KPA embarks on Kisumu Port expansion to boost EA trade By Andrew Mwangura For decades, the shimmering expanse of Lake Victoria has held immense promise as a highway of commerce,…
By Andrew Mwangura At first glance, the poster for the upcoming Career Day scheduled for March 30th,2026 — hosted by the State Department for Labor and Skills Development in partnership…
By Andrew Mwangura The fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict has brought into sharp relief a reality commercial shipping understands all too well: wars are defined not only by…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) family came together in a powerful display of unity and mutual respect, hosting a joint…