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Originally published by The Standard BusinessNovember 11, 2025
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Luxury Dubai yacht held in Kilifi as tourists safari in Maasai Mara
Security agents have detained a luxury yacht floating off Kilifi after it was found to lack authorisation from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to dock in the country...
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A luxury yacht, Salt, from Dubai has been detained in Kilifi Creek, Kenya, after it was found to lack proper authorization from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) to dock in the country. Six foreign tourists aboard the 62-meter vessel, which arrived last Thursday, remained on board, though security officials confirmed the yacht posed no threat.
- The yacht was detained due to lacking clearance from KPA, despite legally owned weapons being found on board for protection against pirates.
- Kilifi County Commissioner Josephat Biwott and Tourism Police Unit sector commander Patricia Buri confirmed the tourists are visiting Maasai Mara and Amboseli national parks before departing for Madagascar on November 14.
- Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro highlighted the yacht's arrival as a sign of growing high-end tourism for Kilifi County, advocating for the region to specialize in cruise tourism.
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