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State roots for maritime workers' rights, fair pay

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A section of container terminal at Mombasa Port. [File, Standard]

The government has committed to safeguarding maritime workers' rights, including fair wages.

Early this year, the government unveiled an ambitious plan to employ over 200,000 seafarers by 2027, increasing the current workforce by approximately 11,600.

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