Kenya seeks to maintain grip at International Maritime Organisation

Kenya has shifted its focus to maintaining leadership of a cluster of maritime nations after its fight for the top slot at the International Maritime Organisation flopped...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is seeking to maintain its influential position within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) by vying for re-election to the IMO Council under Category (C) for the 2026-2027 biennium, following a previous unsuccessful bid for the top leadership role.
- Kenya aims to contribute to maritime policy development, focusing on sustainable and innovative solutions, if re-elected to the IMO Council on December 3 this year.
- Principal Secretary for Shipping and Maritime Affairs Aden Abdi Millah is leading the re-election campaign.
- Kenya has maintained its position on the IMO Council since 2001, providing a voice for Eastern Africa and the Great Lakes region.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from The Standard Business