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Kenya Navy

Kenya Navy — military maritime service that intercepted a vessel carrying methamphetamine in October 2025 and leads coastal mangrove restoration efforts.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    esses in June this year, with the final testimony delivered by the investigating officer, Inspector Shadrack Kemei of the Anti-Narcotics Unit, who told the court that investigations began on October 19, 2025, after the Anti-Narcotics Unit received intelligence that the Kenya Navy

    Six Iranians ordered to present defence in Ksh.8.2 billion meth trafficking trial
  3. The Standard

    lulu, Mtopanga, Junda and Tudor’s Kaa Chonjo as flood-prone areas."We are still doing mapping of the areas with the help of assistant chiefs and village elders to ensure nobody will fall victim to floods during the El Niño in Mombasa," he said.Nassir was accompanied by Kenya Navy

    Mombasa County to forcefully evacuate residents in flood-prone areas
  4. The Standard

    In the ladies’ section, Sylvia Gabil emerged winner with 39 points, followed by Rapthi De Silva on 38 points, beating Christine Ockotch to third slot.At Baobab, Cheboi scored 40 points to claim the Kenya Navy Commander’s (Maj.Gen Paul Otieno) trophy.

    Youngster Shah wins at Nyali Club
  5. August 2026
  6. Capital News

    The KDF comprises the Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force and Kenya Navy and is mandated to defend Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    President Ruto Presides Over 46th KDF Recruits Pass-Out Parade in Eldoret
  7. June 2026
  8. Capital News

    Investigating officer Inspector Shadrack Kemei told the court that the Anti-Narcotics Unit received intelligence on October 19, 2025, indicating that the Kenya Navy had launched an operation to intercept a suspicious vessel suspected of transporting narcotic drugs.

    ODPP Closes Case in Sh8.2bn Methamphetamine Trafficking Trial involving Six Iranian Nationals
  9. Citizen Digital

    Inspector Kemei told the court that investigations began on October 19, 2025, after the Anti-Narcotics Unit received intelligence that the Kenya Navy had launched an operation to intercept a suspicious vessel suspected of transporting narcotic drugs.

    DPP closes case against six Iranians charged with trafficking meth worth over Ksh.8.2B
  10. Capital News

    Inspector Kemei testified that the Anti-Narcotics Unit received intelligence on October 19, 2025, indicating that the Kenya Navy had launched an operation to intercept a suspicious vessel believed to be transporting narcotic drugs.

    DPP Closes Case in Sh8.2bn Meth Bust as Six Iranians Await Fate In Landmark Drug Trafficking Trial
  11. The Standard

    Ruto has extended the tenure of Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno by one year.

    Ruto names Maj Gen John Nkoimo Kenya Army Deputy Commander in reshuffle
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    It was a small act carrying the weight of a much larger fight against climate change.The planting campaign led by the Kenya Navy aims to restore the fragile mangrove coastal ecosystems while contributing to Kenya’s ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.

    Efforts to restore fragile mangrove coastal ecosystems
  14. The Standard

    Simlaw Seeds enhanced their chances of securing a promotion to the Men’s National League following their 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-20) victory against the Kenya Navy in the lower tier played at the same venue.

    No surprises as top guns exert dominance in KVF league
Society

Six Iranians ordered to defend in meth trafficking case

The News

A Shanzu court has found six Iranians accused of trafficking over a tonne of methamphetamine valued at approximately Sh8.2 billion to have a case to answer. The magistrate ruled that the prosecution had established sufficient evidence to require the six accused persons to present their defence under the Criminal Procedure Code.

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Six Iranians ordered to defend in meth trafficking case

    A Shanzu court has found six Iranians accused of trafficking over a tonne of methamphetamine valued at approximately Sh8.2 billion to have a case to answer. The magistrate ruled that the prosecution had established sufficient evidence to require the six accused persons to present their defence under the Criminal Procedure Code.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Mombasa County to forcibly relocate residents from flood-prone areas

    Governor Abdulswamand Nassir said Mombasa County will forcefully move residents from flood-prone areas including Bombolulu, Mtopanga, Junda and Tudor's Kaa Chonjo to safer places ahead of expected El Niño rains. The county is mapping affected areas with help from assistant chiefs and village elders to prevent flood casualties.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. 12-year-old Kanika Shah wins overall at Nyali golf tournament

    Kanika Shah, aged 12, won the overall championship at a tournament at Nyali Golf & Country Club, with William Kaguta posting the best gross score of 74. In the men's category, Sanjay Kotecha won with 42 points, while Sylvia Gabil claimed the ladies' section with 39 points.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. President Ruto presides over 46th KDF recruits pass-out parade

    President William Ruto attended the 46th Kenya Defence Forces recruits pass-out parade at the Defence Forces Recruits Training School in Eldoret, marking the completion of basic military training for a new cohort and their transition into service as trained KDF members.

    13 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 27 June

  1. ODPP closes case against six Iranians in Sh8.2bn methamphetamine trafficking trial

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has closed its case against six Iranian nationals charged with trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion. The prosecution presented testimony from 12 witnesses at Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court after the Kenya Navy intercepted a vessel carrying the drugs in October 2025.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 26 June

  1. DPP closes case against six Iranians in meth trafficking trial

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth over Ksh.8.2 billion before the Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court, after calling 12 witnesses including the investigating officer from the Anti-Narcotics Unit.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DPP closes case against six Iranians in Sh8.2bn methamphetamine trial

    The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has closed its case against six Iranian nationals accused of trafficking more than one tonne of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion, after calling 12 witnesses to the Shanzu Chief Magistrate's Court. The prosecution detailed how Kenyan security agencies intercepted a vessel carrying the narcotics haul on the high seas in October 2025.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. Ruto reshuffles Kenya Defence Forces senior command

    President William Ruto has made several changes to the Kenya Defence Forces, naming Major General John Maiso Nkoimo as Kenya Army Deputy Commander and promoting Brigadier Mohamud Salah Farah to Deputy Air Force Commander, among other appointments and promotions.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya Navy leads mangrove restoration drive in coastal Kwale County

    The Kenya Navy is spearheading mangrove planting campaigns to restore coastal ecosystems and support Kenya's target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032. In a single day at Tsunza in Kwale, volunteers planted 10,000 mangrove seedlings, with the Navy targeting eight million seedlings during the 2025/2026 financial year.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 10 May

  1. Kenya Pipeline, KCB extend winning runs in KVF league

    Reigning champions Kenya Pipeline whitewashed Kenyatta University 25-1, 25-2, 25-9, while former champions KCB defeated A-Plus 25-13, 25-16, 25-11 as play-offs lineup takes shape in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Women's National League.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard

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