By Lawrence Clinton, COO, Castor Vali I recently had the privilege of undertaking a 125-mile cross-country ski expedition across the
Author: Sam Crosthwaite Mboya
Crisis Leadership in High-Risk Environments: When Doing Less Achieves More
In complex operating environments, not every crisis arrives with warning. Some emerge quietly, without a clear trigger, formal notification. These
The Escalating Drone Threat in the Sahel and West Africa
Overview Recent Key Developments Use of first-person view (FPV) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in warfare has received considerable attention in
Iran Crisis 2026: Strait of Hormuz Closure and Commercial Shipping Risk
Overview Recent Key Developments On 28 February 2026, the United States (US) and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, conducting coordinated
Pre-departure stowaway detection in Nigeria confirms the value of professional maritime security controls.
Two stowaways were identified and safely removed from a vessel in a Nigerian port before departure. Detection before sailing protected the
Facing Midnight: Castor Vali’s Perspective on the Doomsday Clock and Global Risk Management.
By Lawrence Clinton, COO, Castor Vali The recent decision by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to keep the Doomsday
Following the Telemark Route: A 125-Mile Ski Expedition Across Norway
In March, Lawrence Clinton (Clint), Chief Operating Officer at Castor Vali, will undertake a demanding endurance challenge in Norway, retracing
Castor Vali Supports Small World 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
Castor Vali is a Platinum Sponsor of Small World 2026, continuing a partnership that reflects our long-term commitment to community
Africa’s 2025 Maritime Threats in Review
Maritime insecurity offshore Africa increased in 2025, with a multitude of threat actors demonstrating the capability and intent to stage
Tanzania Elections 2025: CCM Set for Landslide Victory
Ruling party poised for supermajority amid moderate – high electoral risks Overview of Tanzania’s 2025 General Elections Tanzania is scheduled
Castor Vali and Provenance-Global Partnership: Strengthening Global Security and Supply Chain Resilience
Castor Vali is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Provenance-Global, combining our security and risk management expertise with
Kenya Security Update: Key Risks and Trends – June 2025
As part of Castor Vali’s mission, the Security Information Service (SIS) delivers intelligence-led security reporting to provide clients with critical
Saba Saba 2025: Anticipated Protests Across Kenya on 7 July
Understanding the Significance of Saba Saba Day Nationwide protests are expected across major towns in Kenya on Monday, 7 July,
One Year On: Heightened Unrest Risk Around 25 June Anniversary in Kenya
As the anniversary of the 25 June 2024 protests approaches, tensions are once again building across Kenya’s civil space. This
Rhino Charge 2025: Castor Vali Secures Event in Challenging Conditions
Delivering Trusted Security for Kenya’s Toughest Off-Road Challenge Last weekend marked the 36th edition of the Rhino Charge in Kenya
