A significant delay in the issuance of Seafarers’ Identification Documents (SIDs) by the Kenyan government is jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands of Kenyan seafarers. This issue highlights serious deficiencies in the nation's maritime governance structure.

• The delay in issuing SIDs threatens the jobs of thousands of Kenyan seafarers.
• Steve Owaki from the Seafarers Union of Kenya is highlighted in the article's image.
• The problem is attributed to the lack of a single authority overseeing the SID process, with maritime services spread across multiple government departments.