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to strengthen and ensure compliance in issuance of Marine Cargo Insurance Certificates through a
platform that is verifiable and genuine. The certificate should have security features to avoid incidents
of fraud and boost confidence amongst certificates holders.

The Achieving gender equality in the maritime sector

Efforts to ensure gender parity and empowerment of women in the maritime sector has borne fruits
as evidenced by the Kenya Maritime Authority’s commitment to implement IMO programmes that
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require the integration of women in the maritime sector. For instances, the Association of Women in
the Maritime Sector in East and Southern Africa in consultation with the Kenya Maritime Authority,
launched the WOMESA Kenya chapter in 2010. The Association aims at promoting women’s role in
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the maritime sector by developing mentorship, nurturing smart partnership and undertaking research
to advance women and the development of maritime sectors.

The Maritime Cluster Enterprises Development Programme is also planning to establish the Women
in Maritime Fund to empower women and promote gender diversity in the maritime community. In
addition, the Kenya Maritime Authority has sought to ensure the diversification of the maritime sectors
by encouraging the recruitment of youth and female cadets.

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