On 10 October 2025, personnel from the Kenya Navy successfully rescued 19 people after a boat capsized during the East African Ocean Festival at Tudor Watersports in Mombasa County.
The boat, operated by members of the Kijiweni Youth Group, had 22 people on board, leaving three individuals still missing. Among those rescued, three were in critical condition and were immediately rushed to Coast General Hospital for urgent medical attention.
Following the incident, Kenya Navy personnel, in collaboration with other government agencies, the Kenya Red Cross, the Mombasa County Government, and members of the local community, launched a coordinated search and rescue operation led by the Kenya Navy Diving Unit to locate the missing persons in the suspected areas.
The swift response demonstrated the professionalism, technical expertise, and humanitarian commitment of the Kenya Navy, reflecting the broader Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) mission to support national resilience, disaster response, and emergency operations.
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