Agayo Ogambi
Agayo Ogambi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Shippers Council of East Africa (SCEA), a prominent organization advocating for the interests of shippers and the shipping industry in the region. Recently, Ogambi has been vocal against the Kenyan government's renewed push to enforce mandatory local Marine Cargo Insurance, expressing concerns that it undermines the rights of importers to choose their coverage providers and could lead to conflicts with international trade agreements.
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Agayo Ogambi is the CEO of the Shippers Council of East Africa and is confident that the new development may ease the burden of cash deposits for containers.
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Agayo Ogambi is the chief executive officer of the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA).
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SCEA Chief Executive Agayo Ogambi cautioned that container costs could rise by 20–27%, impacting trade competitiveness.
New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa PortKenya· 2025-04-03
Agayo Ogambi, chief executive of the Shippers Council of Eastern Africa, backed the call for alternative roads to give people a choice.
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Agayo Ogambi is the CEO of the Shippers Council of East Africa and has expressed hope for clear guidance on exemptions from mandatory local insurance.
Industry insiders fault new marine insurance lawKenya· 2025-02-19
