This archive report was first published on 3 December 2019.
On December 5, 2019, Kenya was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the second time, marking a significant milestone for the country's maritime sector.
The country secured a spot in Category C of the IMO Council following a spirited campaign by the Kenyan delegation, led by Shipping and Maritime Affairs Principal Secretary Nancy Karigithu.
According to Karigithu, the re-election was a huge step for Kenya, demonstrating the country's commitment to the development of safety and security of shipping and sustainable growth of the maritime sector.
"We are delighted to have been found meriting of the confidence of our peers. We will continue to devote our time, efforts and resources in the development of safety and security of shipping and sustainable growth of the maritime sector," Karigithu said in a phone interview with The Standard.
Kenya was re-elected at the 31st edition of IMO Assembly, which took place from November 24 to December 5 at the headquarters in London. The IMO Council is the executive organ of the assembly and supervises the work of the organisation.
Other nations that made it to Category C include the Bahamas, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Indonesia, and Jamaica.
