A luxurious yacht, the Salt - White Bay, docked in Kilifi on November 6, 2025, sparking controversy over reported illegal weapons. Kilifi Commissioner Josphat Biwott has refuted these claims, stating that the yacht was seized due to an oversight in clearance with the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) rather than weapon-related offenses.

• The vessel was detained because it lacked proper authorization from the KPA to dock in Kenyan waters.
• Commissioner Biwott confirmed that the weapons found onboard were legally owned and intended for the protection of the six foreign tourists.
• The tourists, comprising various nationalities, are visiting Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Parks and are scheduled to depart for Madagascar on November 14.