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MoUs without jobs? Kenya's seafarer strategy under scrutiny
Kenya’s push to expand seafarer jobs through MOUs is facing scrutiny from industry players who warn that structural gaps still limit real employment opportunities.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-03-19 08:00:00
By Philip Mwakio
2026-03-19 00:00:00
Regional stakeholders meeting in Nairobi approved the draft Regional Maritime Cabotage Protocol, clearing the legal path for the proposed Eastern, Southern, and Northern Africa (ESNA) shipping route.
By Bernard Sanga
2026-03-05 10:27:30
The cost of freight has shot up by 50 per cent after shipping lines imposed an Emergency Conflict Surcharge (ECS) on Mombasa and other regional ports due to the US-Israel war against Iran.
By Standard Team
2026-03-05 09:00:00
Outsourcing resurfaces whenever efficiency dips, ship turnaround times lengthen, or cargo dwell time becomes a national preoccupation.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-02-26 06:00:00
African maritime experts have proposed measures to shield economies from risks and tap opportunities arising from the Net Zero Framework on cutting shipping emissions.
By Patrick Beja
2026-02-25 12:57:40
African nations are weighing the costs and benefits of adopting the IMO’s Net Zero Framework, amid concerns that shipping decarbonisation rules could either raise trade costs or hurt competitiveness.
By Patrick Beja
2026-02-12 10:59:27
The Dongo Kundu SEZ is one of Kenya’s flagship industrialisation projects and has attracted strong interest from logistics companies, manufacturers and energy investors.
By Benard Sanga
2026-02-12 00:00:00
African maritime leaders have been urged to strengthen coordination and technical preparedness as global negotiations on decarbonising shipping gather pace under the IMO.
By Patrick Beja
2026-02-10 14:04:17
Global leaders focus on strengthening trade corridors, improving supply chain efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and building resilient, future-ready logistics ecosystems.
By Selina Mutua
2026-02-08 16:38:25
Kenya Ports Authority says cargo volumes through the Mombasa port hit a high record 45.45 million metric tonnes in 2025, up from 40.99 million tonnes processed at the facility in 2024.
By Benard Sanga And Patrick Beja
2026-02-05 00:00:00
They argue that responsibility for issuing SIDs should rest with the industry regulator, the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA).
By Philip Mwakio
2026-01-22 06:30:00
Northern and central corridor agencies have inked a landmark deal to improve transport efficiency and trade facilitation in the East and Central Africa region.
By Patrick Beja
2026-01-21 11:23:36
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