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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 4, 2026
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Kenya Navy to Lead Regional Multinational Force Against Pirates

Beyond combat, the mission serves as a final training ground for Junior Officers Under Training through the rigorous Exercise JITEGEMEE XXVII, sharpening their tactical skills...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Navy has launched a major regional maritime security operation, Operation Bahari Moja, across the Western Indian Ocean to combat rising piracy, drug trafficking, and illegal fishing. Led by Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, the mission commenced on February 3 in Mombasa.
- Two Kenya Navy vessels, KNS Jasiri and KNS Shupavu, are spearheading the multinational operation.
- The initiative unites elite coast guard units from Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to target transnational criminals.
- The mission aims to protect the multi-billion Blue Economy and serves as a training ground for Junior Officers Under Training through Exercise JITEGEMEE XXVII.
- Kenya’s leadership in this mission highlights its strategic role as the Chairperson of the Djibouti Code of Conduct.
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