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Fresh drive to include women in shipping unveiled by government

French Naval Ship Fs Surcouf Commander Critine Ribbe (right) receives a gift from Betty Makena (2nd right) at Mombasa Port in June 2019. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

The push to increase the number of women in the maritime sector has gained momentum with the government pledging to create awareness in schools, colleges and villages on the available job opportunities that women can take up in this field.

The Ministry of Public Service and Gender has affirmed its partnership with the Association for Women in the Maritime Sector in Eastern and Southern Africa (Womesa) Kenya chapter in a new drive to increase women placement on maritime jobs.

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