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Karigithu says cost of maritime courses locks out youth from jobs

Special Envoy Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Ambassador, Dr Nancy Karigithu. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Thousands of youths are missing out on maritime jobs due to the high cost of training, Kenya's special envoy for maritime and blue economy Nancy Karigithu, has said.

Dr Karigithu noted that demand for workers in the shipping industry worldwide has shot up, putting pressure on quality training on the changing technology and trends in the sector.

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