Security chiefs in Lamu County have asked all the boat owners/operators to ensure they carry all the necessary legal documentation permitting them to carry out their business in Lamu Island.
The security chiefs have called on all the boat owners to ensure their vessels are approved and registered by the necessary bodies including Kenya Maritime Authority-KMA and the Kenya Ports Authority-KPA.
Speaking at his office, Lamu county commissioner Joseph Kanyiri warned the operators of dare consequences for those will be found without the legal documentation.
The concern to check on maritime boat operators come as criminal activities including cases of drug trafficking continue to be reported.
Lamu town alone has over 3000 boats with another over 5000 boats operating in Pate, Siyu, Faza, Kizingitini, Ndau, Mkokoni, Kiwayu and Kiunga islands in Lamu East; thus becoming a security concern to act and to stem down possibility of boat operators from being used by drug traffickers and criminals to propagate their intent.
