MOESNA successfully convened a Consultative Workshop on the Development of Hydrographic Services in the Great Lakes Region from 8th to 9th May 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum was officiated by Mr. Julius Segera, Director of Shipping and Maritime, representing the Principal Secretary, Mr. Aden A. Millah of the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs.
The workshop brought together key stakeholders, both in person and virtually, from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Burundi, Botswana, Malawi, Rwanda, United Kingdom, France and South Africa. The event sparked several actionable commitments, including the establishment of National Hydrographic Committees, prioritization of inland water surveys, adoption of S-101 standards by 2029, and strategic investments in modern hydrographic infrastructure. Calls were also made for public-private partnerships, national awareness campaigns, and legal reforms to strengthen compliance with hydrographic services in the Great Lakes.
