Eric Katana

Eric Katana is the Chief Executive Officer of Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) in Kenya, an institution pivotal to the country's maritime training and development. Under his leadership, BMA has expanded its course offerings to better align with industry demands while advocating for necessary reforms and investments in maritime education. Katana emphasizes the critical need for practical training infrastructure, such as modern training vessels and simulators, to enhance the quality of maritime training in Kenya. He has been vocal about the challenges faced by Kenyan graduates in obtaining internationally recognized qualifications due to systemic shortfalls in training facilities and resources.