Kenyan president pledges increased investment to boost maritime security

15/12/2024 6:24

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday that the government will increase investment in the maritime sector as part of efforts to counter threats along the borders.



Ruto, who led the nation in celebrating the Kenya Navy's 60th anniversary at its base in the coastal city of Mombasa, said the government will enhance support for the navy to boost its ability to safeguard the country's maritime borders.



"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.



The event, which began early Saturday, commemorated six decades of the navy's unwavering dedication to protecting Kenya's maritime borders and upholding national sovereignty.



Ruto said Kenya will ramp up investment in advanced technologies and modernize the navy's fleet, adding that the government will also bolster the skills and operational capacity of navy personnel.