World Ocean Day 2026 — Kenya coastal events (June 8 anchor)

Date: 8 June 2026

Location: Multiple coastal locations (Mombasa Kilifi Lamu), Kenya

Organizer: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

World Ocean Day 2026 — Kenya coastal events centred on June 8. Annual UN-recognized day raising awareness about ocean conservation, marine life protection, and sustainable use of ocean resources, with coastal community events along Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline.

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Sailing nearby

Planning to attend? These clubs, marinas, schools and other sailing places are close to Multiple coastal locations (Mombasa Kilifi Lamu) and worth a visit while you are in the area:

• Kenya Maritime Authority — Yacht Clubs, Nairobi, Kenya
• Kenya Ports Authority — Yacht Clubs, Mombasa, Kenya
• Kenya Tourism Board — Yacht Clubs, Nairobi, Kenya
• Kenya Yacht Services Ltd — Yacht Clubs, Mombasa, Kenya
• Kisumu Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Kisumu, Kenya
• Lamu Dhow Adventures — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Lamu Island, Kenya
• Mombasa Yacht Club — Yacht Clubs, Mombasa, Kenya
• NaiSabah Dhow Voyage — Yacht & Sailing Charters, Lamu Island, Kenya

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