The Kenya Coast Guard Service and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) will lead an inquiry into a tragic boat accident that claimed four lives during the East African Ocean Festival at Mombasa's Tudor Creek.

• Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir confirmed the recovery of all four bodies: Caleb Otieno (21), Steven Karembo (23), and Thomas Wanyonyi (24), with the fourth victim unnamed in the summary.
• The Governor announced new regulations requiring all organizers of water-based events to obtain joint clearance from the County Security Committee and the County Disaster Management Team.
• A new Marine Rescue Unit will be established, and the county plans to acquire a dedicated rescue boat with World Bank support to enhance ocean safety.