Omae Nyarandi
KenyadirectorMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Omae Nyarandi is the Director General of the Kenya Airports Authority (KMA), known for advocating for efficient regulatory practices in the maritime sector. Recently, he supported the suspension of controversial vessel inspection levies introduced by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis), emphasizing the need for clear roles among government agencies to prevent inefficiencies and unnecessary costs for port users.
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Omae Nyarandi said the agency co-developed the plan and will remain involved in monitoring and evaluation.
Coast counties unveil Sh156 billion blue economy plan to drive sustainable growthKenya· 2026-06-21
AAMA Chairman and Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) Director General Omae Nyarandi described the shipping transition as a defining moment for the continent.
Africa weighs on costs, gains in shipping reforms bidKenya· 2026-02-14
Omae Nyarandi is the director general of the Kenya Maritime Authority.
Shipowners lobby objects new container cleaning charges at Mombasa portKenya· 2025-11-03
KMA Director-General Omae Nyarandi directed that no export container should be held back by Kephis because of non-payment of inspection fees.
Kephis defies order to stop cargo inspection levyKenya· 2025-09-14
KMA director general Omae Nyarandi said pending arrears settlement will be discussed in an upcoming meeting.
Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at portKenya· 2025-08-30
KMA Director General Omae Nyarandi backed KSAA’s position, stating that imposing new fees without clearly defined roles and coordination among government agencies risked creating inefficiencies and unnecessary costs for port users.
Reprieve for cargo owners as agency halts vessel inspection leviesKenya· 2025-08-28