The Kenyan government is enhancing security on Lake Victoria to combat smuggling and safeguard the livelihoods of local communities. This initiative involves upgrading infrastructure and improving the operational capacity of the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS).

• The KCGS project is at 80% completion, aimed at boosting surveillance and rapid response.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen met with KCGS management in Kisumu to review progress.
• Kenya Shipyard Ltd has rehabilitated three additional boats to strengthen enforcement.
• Officials emphasized collaboration with Beach Management Units (BMUs) to improve safety and information sharing.