President Ruto recently visited Japan to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), a crucial event for advancing Kenya's maritime sector and the blue economy. The summit provides a golden opportunity for Kenya to secure investments and partnerships, particularly for the expansion of the Mombasa Port and the development of the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

• Japan has already invested over Sh600 billion in Kenya, making it the largest recipient of Japanese aid in Africa.
• The Mombasa Port currently handles over 30 million tonnes of cargo annually.
• Key discussions at TICAD 9 focused on flagship infrastructure projects and capacity building through maritime education at institutions like the Bandari Maritime Academy.