First female marine pilot ventures into uncharted waters

President Uhuru Kenyatta receives a Compass from Capt. Mugo Keiyoro and 2nd officer Elizabeth Marami when he officially opened the 1st National Maritime Conference at KICC, Looking on is Kenya Maritime Authority Director General, Mrs. Nancy Karigithu

At 26, Elizabeth Wakesho Marami is already making waves in Kenya’s maritime sector.

She is on course to become Kenya’s first female qualified marine pilot, a feat she achieved with exemplary success and which emanated from her love for the ocean.