Elijah Mbaru
Elijah Mbaru is a maritime expert and the executive officer at the Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA). He has been vocal about the potential economic benefits of the Mombasa Special Economic Zone (SEZ), highlighting how it could create a significant market similar to that of Dubai, providing free port services and boosting tourism and trade in the region.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 3 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 132,044 | $106,000 | 260$ |
| Totals | 3 | 53,771,296 | 132,044 | $106,000 | 260$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Kenya Ships Agents Association (KSAA) chief executive officer, Mr Elijah Mbaru, said although Africa is the least carbon dioxide polluter at about 4 per cent, it has to pay the new levy like the rest of the other regions after the IMO decision.
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Kenya:
KSAA executive officer designate Elijah Mbaru argued that there were already other government agencies charging levies to ships.
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Kenya:
Mr Elijah Mbaru, the designated Chief Executive Officer of the KSAA, KEPHIS, cannot justify its charges, as it is duplicating services already provided by other competent government partner agencies.
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Kenya:
Elijah Mbaru, executive officer of the Kenya Ships Agents Association, noted that the inspection was a duplication of existing inspections by other agencies.
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Kenya:
A maritime expert Elijah Mbaru noted that the special economic zone would create a big market in the region.
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