Kenya: Japan to Equip Kenya Navy With Patrol Boats in New Security Push

Japan is planning to equip Kenya with patrol boats as part of a new security assistance programme aimed at strengthening maritime surveillance and security along the country’s Indian Ocean coastline.

Kenya has been selected as one of the new recipients of Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme for the 2026 financial year, with patrol boats among the equipment being considered for the country.

The planned support forms part of Tokyo’s broader effort to expand maritime security…