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President William Ruto meets Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Andreas Enger in Oslo, Norway June 9, 2026. [PCS, Standard]
Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes linking the ports of Mombasa and Lamu to key Norwegian ports, President William Ruto said during talks with the Norwegian Shipowners' Association in Oslo.
The discussions on Tuesday, June 9, centred on expanding cooperation in maritime trade, green shipping, fisheries and employment for Kenyan seafarers, as Kenya seeks to position itself as East Africa's premier maritime hub.
"We are advancing Kenya's maritime and blue economy agenda through cooperation with Norway, exploring opportunities for investment, knowledge exchange, skills development, technology transfer and job creation across the maritime economy," said Ruto.
