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Big blow for Kenya as it loses second key IMO seat

By The Standard December 18, 2025

Source: The Standard

Big blow for Kenya as it loses second key IMO seat

Kenya has lost its grip on the United Nations’ maritime body after it was knocked out of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) executive organ.It is the second loss in two years. A spirited fight for the secretary general post of the London-based IMO also flopped two years ago after Kenya lost to Panama.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsContinue 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

It is the second loss in two years. A spirited fight for the secretary general post of the London-based IMO also flopped two years ago after Kenya lost to Panama.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With UsContinue 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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