SENATE ON KMA OIL SPILL PREPAREDNESS

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has commended the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) for its efforts in managing maritime oil pollution and safeguarding marine ecosystems. During a fact-finding visit to KMA offices in Mombasa, the committee met with key officials to assess the country’s preparedness to handle oil spills along maritime transport routes and at the Port of Mombasa. The Committee Chairperson and Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga said the tour aimed to assess KMA’s readiness to respond to oil spill incidents, which pose a serious threat to marine life and water quality.