African countries told to back IMO net-zero shipping framework as world readies to cut greenhouse gas emissions
While the framework is transformative for global shipping, its implications for Africa are particularly significant, given that maritime transport underpins the continent’s trade and is central to its industrialisation, energy security, and regional integration ambitions.
Kenya lobbies IMO member states to support its candidature for Category C slot in the organisation
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Hassan Ali Joho, has affirmed that Kenya’s candidacy represents an opportunity to contribute significantly to global maritime governance by amplifying the voice of Africa, the Indian Ocean region and the Global South.
