Zetech University wins grant to spotlight women’s maritime safety heritage
Zetech University has received a grant from Lloyd’s Register Foundation to document the historical contributions of women to maritime safety in Kenya. The project will create a digital archive and photography exhibition to preserve oral histories and indigenous knowledge from 2026 to 2027.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of gender inclusion and traditional knowledge in maritime governance, aligning with global UN sustainability goals.
Zetech University has been awarded a grant by Lloyd’s Register Foundation to spearhead a pioneering project documenting the often-overlooked contributions of women to coastal maritime safety in Kenya.
The one-year initiative, “Documenting Women’s Roles in Coastal Maritime Safety Heritage,” will run from 2026 to April 2027 across Mombasa and Kilifi counties. The project will preserve oral histories, photographs, and community narratives highlighting the vital roles women have played in safeguarding fishing practices, monitoring weather patterns, supporting rescue efforts, and sustainably managing coastal resources.
As part of the initiative, Zetech University will establish a digital archive of stories, stage a public photography exhibition, and convene a stakeholder dialogue to connect indigenous knowledge with contemporary maritime safety frameworks.
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