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The Kenya Defence Forces deploys warships KNS Jasiri and KNS Shupavu to the Seychelles for the multinational Cutlass Express 2026 exercise and launches Operation Bahari Moja.

Kenya flexes its maritime muscle, launching ‘Operation Bahari Moja’ and joining global powers in the Seychelles for the high-stakes Cutlass Express exercise.
The Indian Ocean is no longer just a trade route; it is a theater of operations, and Kenya is proving it is a lead actor. In a display of naval capability, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has flagged off "Exercise JITEGEMEE XXVII," deploying two of its premier warships, KNS Jasiri and KNS Shupavu, to the high seas. This mission is not merely a training run; it is a strategic projection of power into the Western Indian Ocean.
The deployment, commissioned by Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Otieno at the Mkunguni Jetty in Mombasa, marks the launch of the inaugural "Operation Bahari Moja" (One Sea). This Kenya-led initiative is a bold step towards regional autonomy in maritime security, bringing together the coast guards of Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar under a unified command structure. It signals that East Africa is ready to police its own waters against piracy, narcotics trafficking, and illegal fishing.
The Kenyan fleet is setting a course for the Seychelles to join "Cutlass Express 2026," a multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Here, Kenyan sailors will train alongside counterparts from the US, UK, and 17 other nations. The objective is clear: interoperability.
As the grey hulls of the Kenya Navy disappear over the horizon, they carry with them the message that Kenya’s borders do not end at the beach. In the 21st century, national security is written on the waves.
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