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20 African nations approve formation of a regional maritime university
More than 20 countries from Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa have supported plans to establish the region's first maritime university aimed at pooling scarce resources.
By Graham Kajilwa
2026-07-17 00:00:00
By Philip Mwakio
2026-07-16 07:55:00
KAA has unveiled major plans that are aimed at tackling delays at the airports as Kenya anticipates a significant rise on number of visitors and cargo passing through Kenya's airports.
By Willis Oketch
2026-07-16 06:00:00
Africa can no longer rely on foreign powers to safeguard its vast maritime domain, maritime experts have said, urging governments to invest in stronger navies and modern surveillance technology.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-07-09 06:45:00
Kenya Ports Authority has acquired a helicopter to transport marine pilots between the Port of Mombasa and the Port of Lamu, significantly reducing travel time and improving pilotage services.
By Patrick Beja
2026-07-09 00:00:00
Kenya Ports Authority argues that the contract for the 1.8 kilometre project was competitively awarded to the lowest bidder and hence cheaper for taxpayers.
By Patrick Beja
2026-07-09 00:00:00
A digital enforcement system at the Mariakani Weighbridge has helped improve axle load compliance and curb corruption through automated monitoring and electronic penalty processing.
By Killiad Msafiri and Willis Oketch
2026-07-02 12:18:00
Somali pirates continue to cause havoc off the Horn of Africa Coast, carrying out brazen attacks and hijacking foreign-flagged ocean-going vessels for ransom.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-07-02 08:00:00
Kenya’s efforts to expand employment opportunities for seafarers abroad are being undermined by the absence of a national wage structure and weak labour protections.
By Patrick Beja
2026-07-02 07:00:00
The European Union has announced a series of new financial commitments aimed at strengthening ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries and the blue economy across Africa.
By Patrick Beja
2026-06-25 08:00:00
Moving cargo from Kenya to Ghana currently takes between 45 and 60 days, compared to five or six days for a similar shipment to the Middle East, particularly in Dubai.
By Patrick Beja
2026-06-25 00:00:00
Today’s businesses face a complex risk environment that spans global supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty, digital vulnerabilities and climate related disruptions.
By John Maina
2026-06-25 00:00:00
Engineers have been urged to design and build roads that address challenges brought about by the effects of climate change, including floods and drainage.
By Patrick Beja
2026-06-18 10:56:00
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