… The delegation was led by Captain Fiorenzo Castellano of MSC Kenya and accompanied by Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) director general Omae Nyarandi and other officials.Former Seafarers Union of Kenya Secretary General Andrew Mwangura said the engagement had opened discussions on …
… In a statement issued on Wednesday, KMA Director General Omae Nyarandi says the anticipated weather conditions could also bring high waves and reduced visibility, posing risks to fishermen, boat operators, passengers and coastal communities. …
… to coastal communities, putting boat operators, fisherfolk, passengers and other sea users among those most exposed to deteriorating conditions. “Avoid venturing into sea during periods of adverse weather and rough sea conditions,” KMA, through its Director General, Omae Nyarandi …
… KMA cautions fishermen, boat operators, passengers and coastal communities to take heightened precautions.In a notice dated September 21, KMA Director General CPA Omae Nyarandi said the expected conditions could include strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall and red …
… KMA Director General Omae Nyarandi said the salvage plan for MV Adan was currently undergoing the required regulatory and technical review, while mobilisation of the specialised requirements for the operation is underway. …
… Overseas employment While acknowledging the concerns raised by the union, KMA Director General Omae Nyarandi said Kenya is making progress in expanding overseas employment opportunities through bilateral labour agreements signed with three countries.He also announced that Kenya h …
… While acknowledging the concerns raised by the union, KMA Director General Omae Nyarandi said Kenya is making progress in expanding overseas employment opportunities through bilateral labour agreements signed with three countries.He also announced that Kenya has signed the Seafar …
… Joho was joined during the reception by Kenya Maritime Authority Director General CPA Omae Nyarandi and Bandari Maritime Academy Chief Executive Officer Dr. …
… It was not clear when the illegal immigrants boarded the vessel that left Mombasa for a fishing expedition, even as the expatriated Kenyans remained tight-lipped about the events that led to their arrest.KMA director general Mr Omae Nyarandi said the repatriation followed weeks o …
Mediterranean Shipping Company has signalled plans to recruit graduates from Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi for cruise ship work. MSC has already employed more than 3,000 Kenyans in similar roles, and the Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary has called for fast-tracking a memorandum of understanding to formalise job placements.
Mediterranean Shipping Company has signalled plans to recruit graduates from Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi for cruise ship work. MSC has already employed more than 3,000 Kenyans in similar roles, and the Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary has called for fast-tracking a memorandum of understanding to formalise job placements.
The Kenya Maritime Authority has warned that heavy rains, rough seas, strong winds, high waves and reduced visibility are expected along the Kenyan coast between September and December, posing risks to fishermen, boat operators, passengers and coastal communities. The authority advises the public to avoid venturing into the sea during adverse weather and to postpone non-essential activities when conditions deteriorate.
The Kenya Maritime Authority has warned people living and working along Kenya's coast to prepare for hazardous sea and weather conditions from September through December, including strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall, and reduced visibility. The authority advised boat operators to secure vessels, passengers and crew to wear life jackets, and fisherfolk to exercise caution and postpone non-essential sea activities when conditions deteriorate.
The Kenya Maritime Authority has issued a public safety warning for the Kenyan coast from September through December 2026, cautioning fishermen, boat operators, passengers and coastal communities to take heightened precautions against anticipated adverse weather including strong winds, rough seas, high waves, heavy rainfall and reduced visibility.
The Kenya Maritime Authority said salvage of MV Adan, which ran aground off Nyali beach in May 2026, is scheduled to commence in mid-August 2026 after regulatory approval and arrival of specialised equipment. The operation has been planned to coincide with favourable weather and tidal conditions.
The Seafarers Union of Kenya has warned that Kenya's maritime employment sector is being undermined by the absence of a national wage structure and weak labour protections. The union is pushing for comprehensive legislation to standardise wages, strengthen oversight of recruitment agencies, and improve welfare for Kenyan seafarers, saying local workers earn less than foreign counterparts performing the same duties.
The Seafarers Union of Kenya warns that the absence of a national wage structure and weak labour protections are undermining Kenyan seafarers' employment opportunities abroad. The union is pushing for comprehensive legislation to standardise wages, strengthen recruitment agency oversight, and improve welfare protections, noting that Kenyan workers earn less than foreign counterparts for the same duties.
Six coastal counties under Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani have unveiled a $1.2 billion (Sh156 billion) blue economy multi-agency action plan for 2026 to 2030, focusing on sustainable investment in fisheries, ports, maritime transport, tourism and green energy. The plan was launched at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa and aims to drive sustainable economic growth and inclusive development across coastal counties.
Seven Kenyan seafarers have returned home after spending nearly three months detained in international waters in March. Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho attended a homecoming ceremony and announced government measures to strengthen safeguards for Kenyan maritime workers.
Seven Kenyan sailors detained in Tanzania since March 31 over human trafficking charges have been repatriated to Kenya after Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho secured their release; they had been jailed for 10 years with an option to pay Tsh70 million. The crew members were arrested after their fishing vessel was seized in Kilwa with 61 illegal immigrants aboard destined for Comoros.