The booming popularity of leisure boat rides along Kenya's Coast counties, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, and Lamu, is highlighting significant gaps in safety regulations and assurances.

• A growing number of tourists are engaging in these sunset boat excursions, increasing demand and creating employment.
• The popularity has surged in recent years, becoming a key tourist attraction.
• Safety concerns are amplified in regions like Lamu East, where water is the primary mode of transport, yet the vessels are limited and potentially less regulated.