kenyan seafarers Stories

Fresh leadership ushers in new era for Kenyan seafarers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 16, 2025

Mwamosa triumphed over the outgoing chairperson, Haransa Abdalla Mwanziku, in a landslide victory that saw him secure 70 out of 73 votes, with Mwanzik...

Kenyan seafarers to get globally standardised ID within three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2025

The move comes amid mounting concerns over job losses linked to noncompliance with international maritime regulations.

Boost for Kenya's seafarers as state commissions identity document
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 27, 2024

The document will facilitate international travel and operations for Kenyan seafarers.

Kenyan seafarers face rough times on foreign vessels as local jobs dwindle
Mishi Gongo  |  Aug 11, 2024

Seafarers Union of Kenya says some seamen were misled by unlicensed agents or left unemployed despite promises of lucrative opportunities aboard.

Kenyan seafarers return home after abandonment in Oman, await unpaid wages of Sh1.6M
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2024

Upon consultations, the seafarers informed the KMA that they had not been paid for eight months and had reported their situation to the Harbour Master...

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