Kenya has opened talks with Oman to establish direct shipping lines and revive the bilateral aviation agreement.
This emerged following a meeting between Faisal Abdullah Al Rowas, the chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference.
According to a statement shared by the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Joho, the government is seeking to expand its connectivity with Oman after reaching bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates earlier this year. "We also explored the potential for establishing direct shipping lines between Kenya and Oman, as well as the importance of reviving and strengthening our bilateral aviation agreement," reads part of the statement released on Tuesday, February 18, by Joho.
Mining CS Hassan Joho with Faisal Abdullah Al Rowas, the chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other leaders at a meeting, Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
