President Kenyatta to launch Maritime Academy in Mombasa

President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Monday, July 8 join maritime sector stakeholders in commissioning the Bandari Maritime Academy at the Kilindini Port in Mombasa County.

The new Bandari Maritime Academy, previously Bandari College, is a centre for maritime training and was established as part of ongoing reforms in the maritime transport industry in the country.

Through the academy, the Government aims at bridging the huge shortage of qualified seafarers in Kenya and the region to meet the needs of the emerging blue economy sector.

Blue economy is an important sector in the growth and development of our economy. It has the potential to contribute up to 4.8 billion US dollars to the country’s GDP and create over 52,000 jobs in the next 10 years.

Bandari Maritime Academy will provide advanced education and training to appropriately qualified candidates, leading to the award of diplomas and certificates and other such qualifications.