John Omingo

John Omingo is a maritime expert and a vocal advocate for stricter regulations on plastic pellet handling and spill response in Kenya. He has emphasized the need for mandatory rules at the ongoing International Maritime Organisation (IMO) summit in London, arguing that the classification of plastic pellets as hazardous substances is crucial for protecting marine ecosystems and coastal economies. Omingo has highlighted the urgent need for a national spill response plan in Kenya to address the growing threat of plastic pollution, which poses significant risks to public health, food safety, and the livelihoods of local fishers.