By John Ndegwa / BMA
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has continued to expand its national outreach efforts, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young Kenyans with opportunities in the Maritime and Blue Economy sectors. Today, the Academy’s Partnership and Resource Mobilization Officer, Fatma Mzee, and Career Services Officer, Samuel Dube, held a productive engagement with the Kirinyaga County Executive Committee Member for Gender and Youth, Hon. Millicent Ngari, at the county headquarters.
During the courtesy call, the discussions focused on establishing collaborative pathways that will enable thousands of youth in Kirinyaga County to access training, career guidance, and sensitization programs offered by Bandari Maritime Academy.
Mzee emphasized the critical need for awareness and professional capacity-building to equip young people with the skills required to tap into emerging opportunities within the Maritime and Blue Economy sector, a rapidly expanding pillar of Kenya’s economy.
Dube highlighted the diverse career pathways available through Maritime education and training, ranging from seafaring and Marine engineering to Port operations, Logistics, and supply chain management. He noted that with proper guidance and access to training, youth from Kirinyaga stand a strong chance of securing competitive employment both locally and internationally.
Ngari commended BMA for taking deliberate steps to reach out to counties, noting that such partnerships are essential in unlocking opportunities for young people. She affirmed Kirinyaga County Government’s readiness to support initiatives that empower local youth to become eligible and competitive for opportunities in the Maritime sector.
Also present during the meeting was the Kirinyaga County Director for Youth Affairs, Peter Muchiri, who underscored the county’s commitment to working closely with institutions that promote youth development and skills training.
The County Director for Communication, Jason Murimi, welcomed the collaboration, noting that effective communication and sensitization efforts will be key in ensuring that youth across the county receive accurate and timely information about available opportunities.
