{"id":77054,"date":"2022-12-12T15:45:37","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/karigithu-named-among-100-influencers-in-shipping-industry"},"modified":"2022-12-12T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T16:08:59","slug":"karigithu-named-among-100-influencers-in-shipping-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/karigithu-named-among-100-influencers-in-shipping-industry","title":{"rendered":"Karigithu named among 100 influencers in shipping industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Ambassador Nancy Karigithu has been named one of the 100 most influential persons in the shipping industry globally in this year\u2019s edition of Lloyd\u2019s list.<\/p>\n<p>This the 13th edition of Lloyd\u2019s list that seeks to rank influence ad power within the shipping industry. \u201cThis reflects the next generation marking a mark on the industry,\u201d the statement released read in part.<\/p>\n<p>Karigithu\u2019s feat comes just a month after being nominated for the position of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary General The elections for the IMO position will be held in July 2023 where the 40 members of the IMO will choose the next leader.<\/p>\n<p>The Kenya&#8217;s special envoy for Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs is long standing maritime professional with proven leadership in maritime administration spanning over 34 years.<\/p>\n<p>A holder of a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Nairobi and a Master\u2019s degree in International Maritime Law, Karigithu is a maritime lawyer by profession having worked with governments in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The lawyer has helped strengthen and set up maritime administrations, undertake maritime legislative drafts and built a welfare as well as mentorship and empowerment of women in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to her appointment, she served as the pioneer Director General of the Kenya Maritime Authority. 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