By John Ndegwa / BMA
Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Katana, today hosted Media Council of Kenya (MCK) CEO David Omwoyo for a courtesy call at the Academy, marking an important step toward strengthening institutional collaboration between the two bodies.
The meeting focused on exploring areas of partnership and collaboration, particularly in promoting effective communication, public awareness, and capacity building within the maritime sector. Discussions also touched on the role of the media in advancing maritime safety, training, governance, and responsible reporting on maritime and Blue Economy issues.
Dr. Katana highlighted BMA’s mandate as a centre of excellence in maritime training and expressed the Academy’s commitment to working with the Media Council of Kenya to enhance visibility of maritime education and careers, while supporting accurate and ethical reporting on maritime affairs.
On his part, Omwoyo underscored the Media Council of Kenya’s role in regulating and supporting the media industry, noting the importance of partnerships with technical institutions such as BMA in building journalists’ understanding of specialized sectors, including maritime transport, port operations, and the blue economy.
Also present during the meeting was BMA Deputy Director, Corporate Services, Evans Oyieyo, who reiterated the Academy’s readiness to collaborate on initiatives such as media engagement forums, training programmes, and information-sharing platforms.
Officials from the Media Council of Kenya in attendance included Coast Region Coordinator Maureen Mudi and Jackline Mwende.
