Mr. Kiruja Micheni, a distinguished professional in the field of maritime safety and security, currently works with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as Project Manager for the Djibouti Code of Conduct/Jeddah Amendment and has been with the project for the last 12 years. In his role, he oversees the implementation of the Revised Code of Conduct Concerning the Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery Against Ships, and illicit maritime activity in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden Area. Mr. Micheni started his career in the Kenyan Navy and has extensive experience in maritime security. He has also worked as a security expert for international NGOs and the corporate sector. He is an alumnus of the University of Wales (Cardiff University) in the UK and holds a master’s degree in international Transport. In his current capacity, Mr. Micheni is responsible for leading IMO's capacity-building program for the DCoC, which focuses on providing technical assistance to the 21 signatory states of the Djibouti Code of Conduct. This program aims to enhance regional cooperation and build capacity to ensure a safer and more secure maritime environment in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, underscoring IMO’s commitment to promoting the safety and security of navigation. IMO is the specialized United Nations agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair, effective, universally adopted, and universally implemented.