Kenya Coast Guard Service

Enforcing maritime law on security, safety and protection of maritime resources within Kenya’s territorial waters.
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KCGS is participating in the Regional Seminar of Maritime Information Fusion and Joint Operations Centres in Saint-Denis, La Réunion. The seminar brings together national maritime centres and focal points from across the Western Indian Ocean to strengthen information sharing, enhance coordination, and foster collective responses to maritime security challenges facing the region.
The engagement contributes to improved maritime domain awareness, strengthened regional cooperation, and more effective responses to transnational threats, promoting a safer and more secure maritime environment for all.

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KCGS hosted a formal evening dinner graced by the Director General KCGS, attended by senior leadership and the marching contingent team.

In his address, the DG commended the team for their exemplary performance in the march past, describing it as a shining example of patriotism, teamwork, and discipline during their deployment in Wajir.

The event underscores KCGS’s outstanding performance on the national stage and is expected to boost morale, enhance institutional pride, and further solidify the organisation’s reputation for excellence in service to the nation.

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The Director General KCGS joined H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and other senior government officials for the 63rd Madaraka Day national celebrations held today in Wajir County.
Kenya Coast Guard Service formed part of the marching contingent during this landmark event — the first of its kind in the northern frontier region — which featured cultural displays, music, dance and speeches.
Under the theme “Education, Skills and the Future,” the Service reaffirms its commitment to a united, secure and prosperous Kenya, from territorial waters to national borders.

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#HappyMadarakaDay 🇰🇪

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The Director General of the Kenya Coast Guard Service today arrived in Wajir ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations. He met with senior KCGS leadership and received a comprehensive brief on the preparedness of the KCGS marching contingent for tomorrow’s national celebrations.
The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management (HRM) and the Director of Maritime Operations were also in attendance.
KCGS’s participation in the Madaraka Day celebrations underscores the Service’s growing role in national affairs and reflects its commitment to discipline, professionalism, and service to the nation.

#MadarakaDay2026 🇰🇪

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Kenya Coast Guard Service extends warm Eid Mubarak wishes to all Muslim faithfuls during this sacred season of prayer, reflection, and unity.
May Eid-ul-Adha bring peace, blessings, and prosperity to our nation and to your families. #EidMubarak

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Working closely with the congregation during a routine lake patrol, the officers helped move essential items to higher ground. The Church Priest, committee members, and the wider Catholic community expressed deep appreciation for this timely and professional support.

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Today, the KCGS Baringo Station team promptly assisted the Catholic Church of Kambi Samaki in salvaging and safely relocating valuable church property submerged by rising water levels in Lake Baringo.

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The training, sponsored by UNODC, brought together participants from Seychelles, Mauritius, Kenya, and Tanzania in a shared commitment to regional maritime security.

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KCGS personnel have successfully concluded training on the Advanced Case Package and Trainer of Trainers courses held at the Military Training & Support Centre, Mahé, Seychelles. The occasion was graced by Lt. Philoe of the Seychelles Coast Guard.

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KCGS personnel joined Maritime Law Enforcement teams from across the Western Indian Ocean Region for an Advanced Leadership Training of Trainers course in Seychelles. The program was hosted by @UNODC_MCP and sponsored by @StateINL. Building stronger leaders, securing our seas.

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The Inland Squadron Commander & OIC Kisumu Station held an engagement baraza with fishermen from Asat BMU today tackling challenges on the lake, maritime safety, security & sustainable resource use. Fishermen committed to collaborative approaches for safer, sustainable fisheries.

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of collaboration in defence & technology. 🇰🇪🇹🇷
#HAVELSAN #KenyaTürkiye #DefenceCooperation #SAHAExpo2026

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Following the Military Cooperation Agreement signed between Kenya & Türkiye on May 19th, 2026 by Defence CS Soipan Tuya & Türkiye's Defence Minister Yaşar Güler at #SAHAExpo in Istanbul...
Today, HAVELSAN — a leading Türkiye defence & advanced technology company established in

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1982 & present in nearly 30 countries — made a courtesy call to the Director General at KGCS Headquarters.
🔹 Mr. Osman Orhan – Regional Director, Africa & Middle East
🔹 Emre Oruç – Country Manager, Eastern & Southern Africa
Discussions focused on forward ways –

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Today's engagement marks a significant step toward streamlining maritime security governance and strengthening multi-agency coordination in Kenya's territorial waters. #KCGS #BlueEconomy

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The Multi-Agency Committee on duplication of Maritime Roles visited the Kenya Coast Guard Service at Liwatoni, Mombasa, where they were received by the Director General and his team. #KCGS #MaritimeSecurity #Mombasa

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Delegates thereafter visited the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) for a briefing on its functions, followed by a walkthrough and live demonstrations — a firsthand look at KCGS operational capability in action. #KCGS #JointOperationsCentre