Addressing Systematic Exclusion of Kenyan Seafarers from Maritime Governance
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Kenya's maritime sector stands at a critical juncture. While our seafarers navigate the world's oceans,...
Opinion/Commentary
Gachagua Evades Security Agents Over Impending Arrest
By Eddeus Atandi Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua evaded a security dragnet in Murang'a County by changing his...
Establishing Marine Instructor and Assessor Courses in Kenya: IMO Standards and National Regulations
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Kenya’s maritime sector is poised for significant growth, driven by its strategic location along the...
Building Maritime Dreams: Why Kenya’s Elementary Schools Need STEM and Maritime Education
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Picture a classroom of eager seven-year-olds learning about buoyancy by floating handmade boats in water...
Kenya’s Maritime Mirage: The Growing Crisis of Unverified Manning Agents
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com In a nation where youth unemployment continues to soar and opportunities in the lucrative maritime...
Kenya’s Maritime Moment: Unlocking the Full Potential of Blue Economy
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Kenya’s position on the shores of the Indian Ocean has long made it a gateway...
Panamanian Seafarer Employment Sees 12 Percent Growth
Giovanni Young Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com In Early 2025 The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced a 12% rise in employment contracts...
Economic Imperative of Establishing Ship Breaking and Recycling Industry in Kenya
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Kenya’s strategic location along the Indian Ocean, coupled with its growing blue economy ambitions, presents...
Navigating Troubled Waters: The Crisis in Kenyan Seafarer Training
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com Recent findings from a comprehensive baseline study conducted by the Association of Maritime Practitioners of...
The Maritime Frontier: Why Kenya’s Future Begins in Elementary Classrooms
By Andrew Mwangura Email, thecoastnewspaper@gmail.com In a nation blessed with over 500 kilometers of pristine coastline along the Indian Ocean,...
