Chaired the 68th meeting of the Border Control and Operations Coordinating Committee (BCOCC) in Miritini, Mombasa, where we reviewed progress on the development of the National Fusion Centre, considered the opening of new points of entry and exit to facilitate trade and movement, while reaffirming Kenya's territorial boundaries.
We also emphasized the importance of strengthened maritime security and inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding national interests and supporting the growth of the Blue Economy.
In Mombasa, normal operations are ongoing at the Likoni Ferry crossing. Traffic flow remains normal across the county, including within the CBD with businesses open, and residents going about their daily activities without disruption.
This morning, in Mombasa, I joined the Auditor General FCPA Nancy Gathungu, and the Governor of Mombasa County, Hon Abdulswamad Nassir, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Auditor General’s Regional office.
Through the Kenya Defence Forces, the Ministry of Defence will supervise construction of the ultra-modern office block to ensure timely delivery, high standards and value for money. It will be delivered in under 12 months.
This milestone builds on our continued partnership following the successful handover of the Auditor General’s Regional Office Block in Embu County last year, whose construction we also supervised.
Also in attendance for the ground breaking event were the Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Noor Hassan; Bishop ACK Diocese of Mombasa Rt. Rvd Dr. Alphonse Baya; staff of the Auditor General & Mombasa County, senior officers from Ministry of Defence amongst other key stakeholders.
The Auditor-General presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Mombasa Regional Office, a key milestone in the decentralisation of audit services and the strengthening of public accountability at the devolved level.
In a historic feat, the Port of Lamu on Sunday evening welcomed the largest vessel ever to dock at any Port in East and Central Africa.
The MV Baltimore Express, a colossal, measuring 369 meters in length overall, arrived from Oman’s Salalah Port.
To put that size into perspective, the ship spans nearly the length of three football pitches with 69 meters to spare. Many regional ports would struggle to accommodate such a giant, but Lamu stood up to the challenge.
With the port’s quay length of 400 meters per berth, MV Baltimore Express docked smoothly without any incident.
The vessel operated by German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd, during her stay in Lamu handled restows of dangerous cargo by repositioning the DGs aboard the vessel in compliance to the International Maritime Organization.
This call follows the earlier record set by a sister vessel MV Nagoya Express, a 335-meter container ship which docked at the Port of Lamu in August 2025.
KPA’s General Manager Port of Lamu Capt. Abdulaziz Mzee welcomed the ship, noting the port’s proven ability to handle ultra-large vessels.
“This call lifts Lamu’s profile on the global maritime map, and compares to some of the world’s most developed ports like Singapore, Rotterdam and Hamburg,” said the GM.
What sets the Port of Lamu apart from other regional ports is its naturally deep harbor of 17.5 meters. This depth allows Panamax and post-Panamax ships to sail into the channel with minimal or no dredging. Many other African ports require constant dredging to deepen seabeds enough to accommodate mega ships and stay competitive.
This natural advantage enables Lamu to rival the world’s most modern ports, positioning it not only as a transshipment gateway but also as a strategic hub capable of handling very high cargo volumes.
Lamu has so far handled over 120 vessels since the start of the year, with more expected to call in the coming days. To complement this growth KPA is investing in modern equipment with the port expected to receive new cranes, terminal tractors and other cargo handling equipment in the course of the year.
Equally Captain Aziz confirmed that ninety motor vehicles out of 5000 which had been discharged in March have already been evacuated from the port.
As the global shipping industry evolves and ships continue to grow, the Port of Lamu stands uniquely ready. It is built for the future, not catching up to it.
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While paying a courtesy call to the County Commissioner, Mr. Mohammed Noor Hassan, HSC, I reaffirmed that the National Government Administrative Officer plays a vital role in coordinating the activities of the National Land Commission at the county level by fostering collaboration, ensuring security, and supporting the smooth implementation of land governance processes, as we continue to strengthen our partnership in resolving land matters amicably for the benefit of our citizens.
@Kabale_arero@NLC_Kenya
While paying a courtesy call to the County Commissioner, Mr. Mohammed Noor Hassan, HSC, I reaffirmed that the National Government Administrative Officer plays a vital role in coordinating the activities of the National Land Commission at the county level by fostering collaboration, ensuring security, and supporting the smooth implementation of land governance processes, as we continue to strengthen our partnership in resolving land matters amicably for the benefit of our citizens.
@Kabale_arero@NLC_Kenya
Forensic excellence is the new standard at the DCI. Amin Mohammed Ibrahim has invested heavily in modern technology. His vision, rooted in Integrity and God Fearing values, ensures that science and truth are the final arbiters in every inquiry. #TheSilentStrategist
Reliability in public service is rare, but Amin Mohammed Ibrahim makes it look easy. By prioritizing Integrity and God Fearing standards, he has transformed the DCI into a results-oriented institution that Kenyans can finally trust. #TheSilentStrategist
Happy Idd-ul-Fitr to all my Muslim brothers and sisters in Kenya and across the world. May God accept your prayers and sacrifices, and grant you peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings.
Ma Sha Allah.
The choreography titled “Welcome to the Sultan of the 11 Months, Ramadan” performed by students of Seyda Molla Bahri Imam Hatip Middle School in Elazığ, #Türkiye 🇹🇷has become a trending topic on social media.