Brian Gicheru Kinyua
Brian Gicheru Kinyua is a freelance writer based in Mombasa City, Kenya where he researches and writes on logistics and the African Blue Economy. His primary focus is on shipping and ports development in Sub-Saharan Africa and how it fits into the global maritime order. He also provides consulting services in communications and public relations. For feedback, he may be reached at gicherubrian52@gmail.com.
Does Somali Piracy Hold Security Lessons for the Gulf of Guinea?
The subject of maritime security has gained prominence since the turn of this millennium as piracy and armed robbery at sea intens...
New COVID Prevention Measures Snarl South Africa's Mineral Exports
It has been extremely difficult for shippers to cross South Africa’s border with Mozambique since the implementation of new...
What Will the African Continental Free Trade Area Mean for Shipping?
The start of this year heralded the implementation of the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area), a flagship project of the...
Tropical Cyclone Hits Mozambique Channel
Following Tropical Cyclone Chalane's landfall in Madagascar on Saturday, this morning it entered the Mozambique Channel, confi...
Year in Review: Africa's Maritime Sector
It’s the time of the year when we take stock of our achievements, despite the daunting year 2020 proved to be. Covid-19 roll...
Wakashio Shows Need for Spill Response Plans in Western Indian Ocean
The environmental catastrophe caused by the grounding of the bulk carrier Wakashio off Mauritius was among the worst maritime casu...
East Africa’s First Floating Bridge Launched Near Mombasa Port
Kenya has recently launched a 1.2-kilometer floating bridge across the Likoni Channel, which serves as a gateway for Mombasa Port....
China's Expanding Economic Influence in Africa: Risk vs. Reward
The debate on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investments in Africa has always teetered between the risks of a “debt trap&rdq...
Insurgency Threatens Mozambique's Offshore Gas Opportunity
A new maritime security threat is fast developing along the Southern African coastline with the rise of the Cabo Delgado insurgenc...
The Raging Hub War at West African Ports
There is an investment overdrive in Africa’s maritime sector as governments pursue ambitious port expansion projects. Curren...