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Kenya's new Coast Guard seeks to protect sea resources, fight illicit trade
President Uhuru Kenyatta with members of the Kenya Coast Guard Service during its launch, alongside crew vessel Mv Doria, at Liwatoni in Mombasa County, November 19, 2018. PHOTO | LABAN WALLOGA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The government is determined to seal loopholes used for illegal trade in Kenya's waters, with the launch of the Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) on Monday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned the service in Liwatoni, Mombasa County, noting that its goals are to enhance maritime security and protect Kenya's resources.