The Kenya Maritime Excellence Awards (KMEA) has officially opened nominations for its 2026 edition, marking another milestone in the nation's journey to recognize outstanding achievement across shipping, maritime logistics, and the blue economy.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominations are open to individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations operating within Kenya's maritime sector. Categories span seafaring excellence, maritime training and education, shipping and port operations, blue economy innovation, women in maritime leadership, and special recognition for lifetime contribution.
How to Submit
Eligible nominators can submit entries through the official KMEA nomination portal. Each submission should include supporting evidence of achievement, impact metrics where applicable, and contact details for verification. The secretariat encourages early submissions to allow adequate time for review.
KMEA remains committed to a transparent, merit-based selection process evaluated by an independent panel of maritime experts, industry leaders, and academic professionals.
