Kenya: Strengthening Maritime Ties Through Shared Engagements

Strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, promoting health and wellness and fostering community engagement featured prominently during the three-day port call of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash at the Port of Mombasa from 29 September to 1 October 2026. The visit provided an opportunity for personnel from the Kenya Navy (KN) and the visiting ship to participate in a series of engagements aimed at enhancing professional interaction, fostering camaraderie and strengthening relations between Kenya and India. The day’s activities on 30 commenced with a morning yoga session conducted onboard INS Tarkash, bringing together KN personnel and the ship’s crew. The session provided an opportunity for interaction in an informal setting while promoting physical fitness and mental well-being. The engagements continued with a blood donation drive at the Kenya Red Cross Society’s (KRCS) Koblenz Hall in Mombasa County. The exercise brought together personnel from INS Tarkash, the KN, the KRCS and Regional Blood Bank Services. Later, personnel from INS Tarkash and the KN took part in a friendly volleyball match at Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe. The sporting activity provided a platform for teamwork an