Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has stepped in to quell escalating tensions between students and the administration of Bandari Maritime Academy.

The CS's intervention follows protests by the institution's students on Monday, March 17, as they criticised the management over various issues, including a lack of capitation.

Speaking on Monday, hours after five students were arrested during the protests, Joho reiterated his commitment to addressing the maritime students' grievances and finding lasting solutions. "For the government and its people, there cannot be a back and forth," Joho said. "For us, it is to listen.

This is not a rejoinder.