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Elizabeth Wakesho makes history as Kenya's first certified female captain

Captain Elizabeth Marami. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Elizabeth Wakesho has made history as Kenya's first-ever female marine captain after earning her Unlimited Master Mariner Licence-the highest level of competency in the merchant navy.

Her achievement, officially recognised on March 12, 2025, marks the culmination of a 15-year journey defined by resilience, ambition, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence in a male-dominated industry.

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