On Sunday, September 20, 2019, Kenya Ferry services at the Likoni channel were halted for the better part of the day to pave way for the first-ever sail past mounted by Kenya Navy during a national celebration.
Apart from the usual aircraft displays usually mounted by the Kenya airforce, most Kenyans on Sunday, had a rare opportunity to witness the might of the country’s Navy seals as it sailed past the Mama Ngina Waterfront in heavily loaded submarines.
In its first national salute, Kenya Navy conducted a 21 gun salute aboard a heavily loaded KNS Jasiri (Flag ship) which was moving at a land average speed of 51 km per hour.
Sail past is a naval tradition that started about 200 years ago, in which naval ships in a fleet salute the Admiral or the Commander-in-Chief.
The Kenya Navy also showcased its preparedness to safeguard the country; combat drug abuse and illegal immigrants who are trying to access the country.
Here are some of the videos from the colourful display;
https://twitter.com/ntvkenya/status/1185847571987812352
KENYA NAVY!!! THIS IS HOW IT IS DONE!!! PANAMA HEROES DOING THERE BEST IN 10 SECONDS, BUT KENYA, WOI!!! A PROBOX FLOATS 20 MINUTES AND SINKS SLOWLY HELPLESSLY. I WONDER WHY KENYAN GOVERNMENT IS TAKING DAYS TO DO THE SAME #LikoniFerryAccident pic.twitter.com/Em3hOs8u5d
— Rehema (@munzeu) October 5, 2019
First of its kind naval sail-past led by the lead ship, Kenya Navy Ship (KNS) Jasiri. 21-gun salute marked at the Likoni Channel. #MashujaaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/0TJl9DJEua
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) October 20, 2019
An air show by the Kenya Air Force showcasing their readiness and prowess to protect the Kenyan borders. #MashujaaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/fuc0ZespBh
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) October 20, 2019
President Uhuru Kenyatta inspecting the guard of honour during the #MashujaaDay2019. pic.twitter.com/isQbDX8Rhp
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) October 20, 2019
Ferry services halted to pave way for the first ever sail past mounted during national celebrations. #MashujaaDay2019 @KBCChannel1 pic.twitter.com/PP94eI5B2G
— Juney M Karisa (@JuneyKarisa) October 20, 2019
President Kenyatta arrives for the #MashujaaDay2019 celebrations, Mombasa; to preside over the occasion. pic.twitter.com/N8CTINPLQd
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) October 20, 2019
We were expecting this kinda show of might from the Kenya Navy, unfortunately not today #HappyMashujaaDay pic.twitter.com/JD6zS8JWjX
— Dan Jonte (@moholjn1996) October 20, 2019