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KENYA FOR IMO

Kenya participates in IMO meetings and working groups contributing to the formulation and development of international maritime policies and advancement of global maritime agenda. Kenya has demonstrated leadership by hosting IMO regional workshops and training programs. To further support IMO Activities, Kenya hosts the IMO Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa, The Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (RMRCC), the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC) - Africa; the Maritime Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa (MOESNA), and the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA). In addition, plans are underway to operationalize the Association of African Maritime Administrations (AAMA) Secretariat in Kenya

Kenya as a Maritime Nation (Statistics)





Land area: 582,650km2

Ocean Area: 221,778km2

Exclusive Economic Zone: 10,812km2

Kenya’s Blue Economy Value: $4 Billion

Port Container Traffic: 2,005,076 TEUs

Cargo Throughput: 41.1 million tons

Transit Cargo volume: 13.4 million tons (17.4% rise)

Imports: 768,088 TEUs (17.2% rise)

Exports: 731,934 TEUs (6.6% rise)




Contribution to Global Efforts in Reducing Greenhouse Emissions from Shipping

Climate change remains a significant concern for the maritime community. Kenya is at the forefront of action to mitigate climate change through various initiatives, including:

-Hosting the Maritime Technology Cooperation Centre (MTCC) for Africa to support the initial IMO strategy on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships.
- Participating as a New Pilot Country in the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 project, which aims to assist in implementing the initial IMO strategy on reducing GHG emissions from ships.
KENYA'S COMMITMENT


Kenya’s firm commitment in support of IMO’s objectives and history of leadership in the Organization and within the region makes the country well positioned to enhance the IMO mandate in collaboration with other Member States. Kenya’s re-election to the Council under Category C will bolster these efforts by providing a platform to contribute actively to Maritime Policy Development in advancing sustainable and innovative maritime solutions.


KENYA'S CONTRIBUTION TO IMO 

Commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development & the Blue Economy        

             

Kenya has taken the lead in supporting and implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aimed at fostering sustainable use of the blue economy domain as one of the leaders of the Blue Economy Action Group under the Commonwealth Blue Charter. Kenya encourages better stewardship of ‘blue’ resources.                

                

Kenya is actively engaged in the implementation of “Ocean Decade” activities and has warmly accepted the invitation to join the Ocean Decade Alliance as a Member.                

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