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Kenyan Navy
Jeshi la Wanamaji
Coat of Arms of the Kenya Navy
Founded1964; 60 years ago (1964)
CountryKenya Navy Kenya
TypeNavy
Part ofKenya Navy Kenya Defence Forces
Command HeadquartersMombasa, Kenya
Motto(s)Ujasiri Baharini
EngagementsOperation Linda Nchi (2011-12)
  • African Union Mission in Somalia
Commanders
Commander-in-ChiefPresident Dr. William Samoei Ruto
Commander, Kenya NavyMajor General Thomas Njoroge Nganga
Insignia
Naval ensign
Presidential colorPresidential Colour of the Navy

The Kenya Navy is the naval branch of the Kenya Defence Forces. It is headquartered in Mombasa.

Kenya Navy has two major bases for its fleet with it being headquartered in Mtongwe Naval Base, Mombasa and Manda Bay (part of Lamu Archipelago) being the second naval base.[1] The navy also operates naval stations in Shimoni, Msambweni, Malindi and Kilifi. The Kenya Navy fleet is organized into two fighting squadrons and a logistical support squadron, namely the pioneer 66 Squadron, the 76 Squadron and the 86 Squadron all supported by a Special Operations Squadron, the Fleet Maintenance Unit and a newly formed elite Marine Ranger Regiment.

  1. ^ "Kenya upgrades Manda Bay Station as second naval base, lookout point". 25 September 2021.

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