Kenya Navy — military maritime service that intercepted a methamphetamine-laden vessel in October 2025 and leads coastal ecosystem restoration efforts.
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… 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 EldoretCapital 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 NationalsCitizen 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.8.2BCapital 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 TrialThe 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 reshuffleThe 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 ecosystemsThe 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 leagueMurang'a Seal Lionesses drew 1-1 with Bandari Queens at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Sunday in a Women's National Super League match. Marianah Nakato gave Bandari Queens an early lead before Tecra Wayua equalised for Murang'a Seal in the 83rd minute.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Seal Lionesses drew 1-1 with Bandari Queens at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Sunday in a Women's National Super League match. Marianah Nakato gave Bandari Queens an early lead before Tecra Wayua equalised for Murang'a Seal in the 83rd minute.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court in Mombasa has released 25 former Kenya Defence Force soldiers from the Kenya Navy who had been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Military court at Mtongwe Base for deserting service between 2007 and 2008.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Coast Guard Service has stepped up preparedness for potential flooding and weather-related emergencies ahead of anticipated El Niño rains, strengthening operational readiness along Kenya's coastline, lakes and shared waterways. The Service is inspecting patrol boats and rescue equipment, positioning response teams in high-risk areas, stockpiling supplies, and establishing a dedicated Maritime Disaster Response Joint Operations Centre in Mombasa.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Coast Guard Service is positioning rescue teams and vessels in flood-prone areas and inspecting equipment ahead of the October-December rainfall season, following severe flooding after the 2023 El Niño rains that killed more than 200 people and affected over 100,000 households.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Sh8.2 billion methamphetamine consignment, more than 1,000kg seized during a maritime operation approximately 630 kilometres east of Mombasa in October 2025, has been incinerated under court supervision at Bamburi Cement Factory. Six Iranians stand trial over the seizure, which was intercepted from a stateless dhow during a multi-agency operation.
24 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Shipyards Ltd is building modern boats and ships to address safety concerns on Lake Victoria, where 420 boat accidents were recorded on the Kenyan side between 2015 and 2025, resulting in over 250 deaths. The major causes include overloading, strong winds, lack of life jackets, poorly maintained wooden boats, and untrained operators.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
One hundred and twenty dependents of Kenya Defence Forces personnel aged 18–30 have begun a 12-week training programme in plumbing, electrical installation, and ICT skills at the Defence Technical College, under a partnership between Family Bank Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →