The federal government will improve assist for the Kenya Navy to spice up its potential to safeguard the nation’s maritime borders.
President William Ruto mentioned it will embody investing in superior applied sciences and modernising the navy’s fleet.
He mentioned the federal government may even bolster the talents and operational capability of navy personnel.
“Our singular focus can be on sustaining a excessive state of readiness to make sure that we reply swiftly and successfully to an more and more dynamic safety surroundings,” he mentioned.
Talking through the Kenya Navy’s sixtieth anniversary on the Kenya Navy Base, Mtongwe, in Mombasa County, he counseled the navy for its unwavering dedication to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The strategic significance of the Kenya Navy can’t be overstated. It serves as a deterrent to exterior aggression, a safeguard of our sovereignty and a defender of our territorial integrity,” he mentioned.
He famous that, regardless that the navy is the youngest department of the Kenya Defence Forces, its monitor file is one to be happy with.
“As Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, I’m immensely happy with KDF’s achievements as an establishment, and significantly of the Kenya Navy,” he mentioned.
The President mentioned the Navy has been instrumental in unlocking Kenya’s immense untapped potential within the blue economic system.
“By investing in maritime infrastructure and enhancing its safety, we not solely enhance our naval capabilities but additionally create alternatives for wealth technology and job creation,” he mentioned.
President Ruto counseled the synergy between the navy and the Kenya Coast Guard Service, which fashioned the cornerstone of Kenya’s Nationwide Maritime Defence Technique.
He said that the 2 establishments shield the nation’s shoreline, fight unlawful actions, safe maritime sources and safeguard sea lanes of communication and commerce.
“Their collaboration exemplifies the spirit of multi-agency synergy and the whole-of-government strategy that’s important to our nationwide safety,” he mentioned.
President Ruto, who can be the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, referred to as on members of the disciplined forces to uphold the best requirements of professionalism, integrity and excellence.
“By working collectively as one staff, we are going to overcome any problem, transcend each impediment, navigate the uncertainties of the long run and proceed to make the Kenya Navy a supply of pleasure for our nation,” he added.
Through the vibrant occasion, President Ruto unveiled a commemorative guide, ‘Kenya Navy at 60’.
Chief of the Defence Forces Charles Kahariri mentioned the Kenya Navy has continued to defend Kenyan waters and maritime pursuits since its institution.
“This has earned the Kenya Navy admiration each at house and overseas,” he mentioned.
Defence Cupboard Secretary Soipan Tuya mentioned Kenya Navy’s contribution to the blue economic system has boosted the actualisation of the Backside-Up Financial Transformation Agenda.
“Our efforts in defending our maritime ecosystems and selling the sustainable use of maritime sources contribute to the prosperity of our nation,” he mentioned.
Additionally current on the perform have been Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, Prime Cupboard Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Cupboard Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury), Salim Mvurya (Commerce), Margaret Nyambura (ICT), Governors Abdullswamad Nassir (Mombasa), Fatuma Achani (Kwale) and MPs
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