The East Africa Oceans Festival (TEAOF) in conjuction with other partners and stakeholders has organised a major beach clean up exercise set for this Saturday,

According to the organisers, this is among the activities lined up ahead of the festival set to take place in October.

Addressing the media on Thursday morning, TEAOF co-founder Hamisi Mwaguya noted that the exercise combat ocean plastic pollution and protect Kenya’s marine ecosystems along the Kenya’s coastline.

“We will be kicking off the East African Ocean Festival 2025 with an exciting line-up: a Health Walk from Sabasaba to Jumeirah Beach in Nyali, a Beach Cleanup to restore our shores, and to crown it all ,a spectacular Camel Race competition expected to draw both local and international tourists,” charged Mwaguya.

Mwaguya called on Mombasa residents to come out in large numbers and participate in the events.

On her part Kenya Coast Guard Services Sub-Lieutenant Deborah Karimi emphasized the need to protect marine life from plastic waste.

“We continue to urge beachgoers to keep our ocean clean. Littering along the shores poses a serious threat to fish and other marine organisms,” she said.

Her sentiments were echoed by Baus Taka co-founder Dr Dr. Tayba Hatimy who called on beach users to work together with other stakehokders in regular cleaning of the beaches.

Other partners of the event include, Mombasa Walk Movement, Texas alarms, Jumeriah Hotel, Mombasa County Government, KWS,  the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) among others.