President Ruto Promises Total Revamp Of Kenya’s Navy For Improved Services
President William Ruto has stated that the government will increase support for the Kenya Navy to improve its ability to protect the country’s maritime borders.
Ruto stated that this will involve investing in sophisticated technologies and modernizing the navy’s ships.
He also stated that the administration plans to improve navy personnel’s capabilities and operational capacity.
“Our singular focus will be on maintaining a high state of readiness to ensure that we respond swiftly and effectively to an increasingly dynamic security environment,” he said.
𝗡𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬, 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗢
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) December 14, 2024
The government will enhance support for the Kenya Navy to boost its ability to safeguard the country’s maritime borders.
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On Saturday, at the Kenya Navy’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe, Mombasa County, he praised the navy for its continuous commitment to protecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The strategic importance of the Kenya Navy cannot be overstated. It serves as a deterrent to external aggression, a safeguard of our sovereignty and a defender of our territorial integrity,” he said.
He highlighted that, although being the newest part of the Kenya Defence Forces, the navy had a successful track record.
“As Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, I am immensely proud of KDF’s achievements as an institution, and particularly of the Kenya Navy,” he said.
We commend the Kenya Navy for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding our sovereignty and territorial integrity along our coastline.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) December 14, 2024
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The President stated that the Navy has been essential in realizing Kenya’s enormous untapped potential in the blue economy.
“By investing in maritime infrastructure and enhancing its security, we not only improve our naval capabilities but also create opportunities for wealth generation and job creation,” he said.
President Ruto praised the collaboration between the navy and the Kenya Coast Guard Service, which was the foundation of Kenya’s National Maritime Defence Strategy.
He noted that the two institutions preserve the country’s coastline, prevent illicit activities, secure maritime resources, and protect sea channels for communication and trade.
“Their collaboration exemplifies the spirit of multi-agency synergy and the whole-of-government approach that is essential to our national security,” he said.
President Ruto, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, urged members of the disciplined forces to maintain the greatest levels of professionalism, honesty, and excellence.
“By working together as one team, we will overcome any challenge, transcend every obstacle, navigate the uncertainties of the future and continue to make the Kenya Navy a source of pride for our nation,” he added.
During the colorful ceremony, President Ruto launched a commemorative book called ‘Kenya Navy at 60’.
According to Chief of Defence Forces Charles Kahariri, the Kenya Navy has always defended Kenyan waterways and maritime interests since its inception.
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“This has earned the Kenya Navy admiration both at home and abroad,” he said.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya stated that the Kenya Navy’s commitment to the blue economy has accelerated the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
“Our efforts in protecting our maritime ecosystems and promoting the sustainable use of maritime resources contribute to the prosperity of our nation,” he said.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi was also in attendance, as were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury), Salim Mvurya (Trade), Margaret Nyambura (ICT), Governors Abdullswamad Nassir (Mombasa), Fatuma Achani (Kwale), and MPs.
President Ruto Promises Total Revamp Of Kenya’s Navy For Improved Services
