State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs

State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs is mandated to coordinate all affairs touching on Shipping and Maritime for the Republic of Kenya.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

The PS State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Mr. Aden Millah,appeared before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to queries and reaffirm the Department's commitment to accountability,transparency, and prudent management of public resources

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

The meeting focused on enhancing implementation, strengthening coordination, improving service delivery, and advancing a safe, secure, efficient, and sustainable maritime sector that drives economic growth, jobs, regional connectivity, and the sustainable use of Kenya's maritime

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

This afternoon, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Mr. Aden Millah, chaired a technical meeting with departmental officers to review progress on key programmes and align priorities for upcoming projects.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

The initiative was welcomed as a timely boost for youth empowerment, skills development, and growth in Kenya's maritime and logistics sectors.

#BlueEconomy #MaritimeAffairs #Kenya #MAERSK

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

PS Aden Millah joined CS Ali Hassan Joho at a MAERSK networking event aimed at strengthening the company's 60-year partnership with Kenya.

MAERSK also announced the launch of an internship programme to equip Kenyan graduates with hands-on industry skills.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

The event event will focus on institutionalizing regional maritime decarbonization and sustainable ocean financing as key drivers of Africa's green transition.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

The State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs will tomorrow on June 18 co-host a side event during the ongoing the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) in Mombasa.

[Hassan Ali Joho, EGH. @HassanAliJoho]

A remarkable day at the 11th Edition of the Our Ocean Conference, bringing together global leaders and stakeholders committed to safeguarding our oceans and advancing the blue economy.

My sincere gratitude to H.E. President Dr. William Samoei Ruto for his inspiring recorded address and to H.E. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki for officially opening this landmark conference.

I am equally grateful to my colleague Cabinet Secretaries Hon. Soipan Tuya (Defence), Hon. Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports), Hon. Beatrice Askul (East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development) and Hon. Lee Kinyanjui (Investments, Trade and Industry) as well as our host, H.E. Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir and Mama Ida Odinga for gracing this historic occasion.

Special appreciation goes to John Kerry, the founder of the Our Ocean Conference and former U.S. Secretary of State, for his powerful reminder that the ocean can no longer be an afterthought in our search for solutions to global challenges.

I also thank the visiting ministers, heads of delegation, representatives of international organizations, development partners, members of the diplomatic corps, private sector leaders, researchers, academics, and youth delegates whose participation enriched the conference and underscored our shared commitment to ocean action.

Your presence, insights and dedication made the official opening of the 11th Our Ocean Conference a resounding success.

#OOC11 #OurOceanKenya #OurOceanConference

[Bandari Maritime Academy @BandariMA]

Today marked the official opening of the Our Ocean Conference 2026, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, scientists and stakeholders committed to advancing ocean conservation and the sustainable Blue Economy.

[PS Aden Millah @ps_adenmillah]

HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR KENYA’S MARITIME SECTOR

Today in Mombasa, at the 11th Our Ocean Conference, we officially signed a landmark MoU with the Republic of Korea for the mutual recognition of seafarers’ Certificates of Competency (CoC), aligned with STCW standards.

This agreement is a massive game changer for our youth and the growth of our Maritime Sector, granting qualified Kenyan seafarers the right to serve aboard Korean flagged vessels, unlocking direct access to one of the world's most advanced shipping economies.

By expanding professional mobility and creating greater entry into international labor markets, this pact will significantly boost remittances and build sustainable global careers for our young professionals. Further deepening bilateral cooperation in maritime education, training, and knowledge exchange between our two nations.

Mining Cabinet Secretary
@HassanAliJoho who witnessed the event affirmed it as a powerful vote of confidence in the quality of Kenya’s maritime training institutions.

We remain fully committed to developing a globally recognized maritime workforce and positioning Kenya as a premier maritime nation.

The future of Kenya's Maritime Sector is bright

#BlueEconomy #MaritimeKenya #Seafarers #KenyaKoreaPartnership #OurOcean2026 #OCC11

[Bandari Maritime Academy @BandariMA]

President William Ruto, in a virtual address to delegates, underscored Kenya’s commitment to safeguarding Marine ecosystems and called on international partners to strengthen collaboration in addressing the urgent challenges facing the world’s oceans.
https://t.co/dZ2qPR5pp5

[Kenya Investment Authority (InvestKenya) @InvestKenya_]

At the official opening of the 11th Our Ocean Conference (#OOC11) in Mombasa, the Invest Kenya team joined Hon. @_KithureKindiki, Deputy President Republic of Kenya, Secretary, John F. Kerry, Founder of the Our Ocean Conference and former U.S. Secretary of State, @HassanAliJoho , Cabinet Secretary, Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hon, @GovLeeKinyanjui, Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry alongside government officials, global leaders, scientists, and investors, to witness Kenya’s growing leadership in the Blue Economy.

During the opening session, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing sustainable ocean governance, marine conservation, and blue economy investments. Speaking at the event, CS Lee Kinyanjui highlighted Kenya’s strategic advantage of over 600 kilometres of coastline and the immense opportunities it presents for sustainable economic growth, trade, tourism, and investment.

[Government Delivery Unit @GDUDelivery]

#DeliveringThePromise
#KeepingPromises
#DeliveringThePlan

[Government Delivery Unit @GDUDelivery]

#DeliveringThePromise
#KeepingPromises
#DeliveringThePlan

[Government Delivery Unit @GDUDelivery]

#DeliveringThePromise
#KeepingPromises
#DeliveringThePlan

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

PS Aden Millah this evening joined CS Hassan Joho at the #OurOcean2026 Youth Leadership Summit Cocktail hosted by Australia in Mombasa.

The PS applauded young ocean champions from across the globe for driving innovative solutions in marine conservation and climate resilience.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

Welcome to the 11th Our Ocean Conference.

[State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs @MaritimeKE]

It's all systems go for the 11th Ocean Our Ocean Conference happening at Mombasa Kenya

[Hassan Ali Joho, EGH. @HassanAliJoho]

We are privileged to be hosting the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in our coastal city of Mombasa from the 16th to 18th June. Preparations have entered the final stretch with just a few days to the kick off of this historic event.

Today, I conducted an inspection of several key facilities including the Moi International Airport and the conference venues, to assess our level of preparedness and ensure that all arrangements are on track.

I was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Blue Economy and Fisheries Ms. @PS_Betsy_Njagi and other senior officers. @OurOceanOOC

[Our Ocean Conference @OurOceanOOC]

Kenya is calling the world to act!

#OOC11 is both a responsibility and an opportunity to amplify African priorities, elevate community-led solutions, and help shape the next chapter of global ocean ambition.

Kenya’s ambition is to ensure that this conference accelerates progress for Africa, for the world, and for generations to come.

Read Hon. @HassanAliJoho op-ed: https://t.co/OEzMHrQL76

#OurOceanKenya #OurOceanConference