A British naval vessel, RFA Lyme Bay, has docked at the Port of Mombasa for routine maintenance and resupply. This docking is part of a wider UK military deployment aimed at securing shipping routes around the Strait of Hormuz.

• The RFA Lyme Bay is equipped to support mine-clearing operations and can transport personnel, vehicles, and supplies.
• Key organizations involved are the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, with Kenya Defence Forces also mentioned in joint exercises.
• The vessel's stop in Kenya is linked to enhanced military cooperation and comes as Kenyan ports are seeing increased ship traffic due to diversions from traditional Gulf routes amid Middle East conflicts.