Shippers council to assess impact of piracy on economy

By Fredrick Obura

The Kenya Shippers Council (KSC) in collaboration with Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya are assessing the impact of piracy on the economy.

"As a major shippers’ organisation representing key importers and exporters, we are collecting information from companies to help develop a position paper on the impact of piracy on our economy," said Gilbert Langat, Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Shippers Council.

The position will be discussed with the Government and the International Community, specifically the European Union and America who have expressed interest in mitigating the effects of piracy on Eastern Africa importers and exporters.