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Kenya's seafarers battle unpaid wages, poor working conditions
For thousands of trained Kenyan seafarers, the promise of a career at sea remains out of reach even as the global shipping industry faces a shortage of qualified workers.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-11-12 07:30:00
By Patrick Beja
2026-11-12 00:00:00
NCTTCA and the Kenya Transporters Association have signed a three-year deal to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and road accidents through eco-driving and driver training.
By Patrick Beja
2026-11-05 06:00:00
East African Community states are seeking stronger regional cooperation to tackle pollution, improve maritime safety and protect livelihoods around Lake Victoria.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-10-29 06:00:00
The move is aimed at enhancing connectivity and opening the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) corridor to trade.
By Patrick Beja And Philip Mwakio
2026-10-28 12:56:33
African ministers endorse a regional shipping framework to cut freight costs and boost intra-African trade.
By Benard Sanga
2026-10-21 10:21:44
Lamu Port has handled its largest-ever single-vessel discharge after MV Hamouna delivered about 5,200 TEUs, highlighting the port’s growing role as a regional maritime hub.
By Maarufu Mohamed
2026-10-08 06:00:00
The Court of Appeal has halted Joho’s merchant shipping reforms pending an appeal over public participation and their constitutionality.
By Joackim Bwana
2026-10-07 16:02:29
Global cruise operator Mediterranean Shipping Company signalled plans to recruit graduates from Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-10-01 07:45:00
Gaps in the training and certification of small-vessel operators across Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa are driving efforts to harmonise standards for coxswains.
By Benard Sanga
2026-10-01 06:00:00
A Taiwan-based shipping line InterAsia Lines, has introduced a new weekly service at the Port of Mombasa, strengthening maritime connectivity between India and the East Africa region.
By Patrick Beja
2026-10-01 00:38:00
The resurgence of Somali piracy, including the hijacking of MV Sward, is increasing security risks and costs for global shipping while exposing the need for stronger regional maritime security.
By Bernard Sanga
2026-09-24 10:00:00
Kenya’s growing aviation sector will need stronger partnerships, innovation, investment and effective regulation to sustain growth and strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub.
By John Maina
2026-09-24 06:00:00
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