Kenya Maritime Authority — government maritime regulator overseeing salvage operations and maritime sector training, addressing seafarer employment and maritime safety.
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… Subscribe to our newsletterMaritime stakeholders say the sector suffers from weak regulation, lack of formal training and widespread safety lapses that have contributed to recurring accidents and fatalities.Figures from the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) indicate that between 201 …
Standardisation of regional coxswain training gathers steamCapital News
… Joho was joined during the reception by Kenya Maritime Authority Director General CPA Omae Nyarandi and Bandari Maritime Academy Chief Executive Officer Dr. …
7 Kenyan seafarers return home after 3-month detention ordeal in international watersThe Standard
… It was joy as the fishermen were received by their family and Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) officials at Moi International Airport on Friday night in a reunion that brought tears of joy to families and friends. …
Seven Kenyan jailed in Tanzania over human trafficking return homeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 10 – The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure, led by George Kariuki, has urged the leadership of the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA), and the Kenya National Shipping Line Limited to consi …
Transport Committee urges Kenya Maritime Sector to expand training and employment access for more Kenyan learnersThree Kenyan seafarer organizations—the Seafarers Union of Kenya, Kenya Seafarers Welfare Association, and Independent Mkunazini Seafarers Organisation—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen advocacy and address longstanding fragmentation within the maritime labour movement.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Three Kenyan seafarer organizations—the Seafarers Union of Kenya, Kenya Seafarers Welfare Association, and Independent Mkunazini Seafarers Organisation—have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen advocacy and address longstanding fragmentation within the maritime labour movement.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Fishermen and residents in Kilifi County claim that salvage operations on a cargo vessel grounded four months ago have caused marine pollution, killing marine animals and damaging coastal ecosystems. The Kikambala Beach Management Unit chairman questioned whether the salvage operator is licensed and qualified.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's maritime stakeholders have signed an agreement to unite four seafarer organisations under a single platform to strengthen advocacy for employment, welfare and policy implementation in the blue economy. The unified body aims to present coordinated demands to government for improved training, welfare programmes and employment prospects.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has closed its case against six Iranian nationals charged with trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion. The prosecution presented testimony from 12 witnesses at Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court after the Kenya Navy intercepted a vessel carrying the drugs in October 2025.
27 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth over Ksh.8.2 billion before the Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court, after calling 12 witnesses including the investigating officer from the Anti-Narcotics Unit.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion, after calling 12 witnesses to the Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court. The prosecution detailed how Kenyan security agencies intercepted a vessel carrying the narcotics haul on the high seas in October 2025.
26 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
MOESNA is working to professionalise and standardise coxswain training across Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa in response to rising inland water accidents and inconsistent safety standards. The Kenya-led initiative, with validation expected in July and completion by October, aims to establish a harmonised certification framework across borders.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Assembly Transport Committee has called on the Kenya Maritime Authority, Bandari Maritime Academy, and Kenya National Shipping Line to expand training and employment opportunities to Kenyans nationwide. The committee noted that while these institutions have trained 19,000 seafarers and recruited 5,041 to international shipping lines, with over 8,000 recruitment opportunities available, few Kenyans are aware of these opportunities.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →