The ongoing boundary reaffirmation between the republic of Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania is almost complete.
A joint technical team from the two East African countries have been working round the clock to finalize the reaffirmation exercise between the common borders expected to be concluded by the end of the year.
Speaking during a supervisory tour of the 100km stretch from Rombo BP 56 to BP 85 Tsavo National Park, Taveta, Deputy Head of the Public Service, Mr. Amos Gathecha, underscored the significant progress the team had so far covered expressing optimism that the exercise would be completed as projected.
He said the joint undertaking between the two states was done in line with international legal frameworks governing boundary reaffirmation and upon completion will culminate with the drafting of a boundary treaty between the two States.
He revealed that 558 out of the 758-kilometers to be covered were already reaffirmed save for the remaining 150km to Vanga, approximately 42km river line section at Jipe area Taveta and Lake Victoria section.
Mr. Gathecha further commended the dedication of over 80 officers drawn from various Kenyan agencies, including the Kenya International Boundaries Office (KIBO), the Ministry of Lands, the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), among others.
“These officers have spent months in the field, working in challenging terrain, wildlife zones, and remote areas. Their patriotism, technical acumen, and commitment to duty are exemplary,” he stated.
The Deputy Head of Public Service also acknowledged the crucial logistical and institutional support provided by the Government, including security, medical, and operational facilitation, which has ensured the smooth conduct of the reaffirmation exercise.
At the same event, Head of Kenya International Boundaries Office (KIBO), Juster Nkoroi, highlighted the strategic significance of the exercise.
“International boundaries are not mere lines on a map — they define sovereignty, support effective governance, and enhance bilateral cooperation,” Ms. Nkoroi said.
She added that the reaffirmation process involves meticulous surveying, photogrammetry, legal verification, and physical boundary marking.
“Every inch of the 558 kilometers covered so far has been surveyed, marked, and validated by qualified experts. This precision ensures integrity and clarity in boundary definition,” she explained.
The Kenya–Tanzania boundary reaffirmation is part of a broader government-led initiative through KIBO aimed at strengthening Kenya’s border management systems. It builds on similar successful undertakings with Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia.
The Government remains steadfast in advancing peaceful and collaborative boundary reaffirmation processes that reinforce Kenya’s territorial integrity, enhance regional integration, and ensure effective administration along international borders.
Also present was Major General Nkoimo, the Commander of the Central Command, who reaffirmed the security sector’s support in ensuring the successful completion of the boundary reaffirmation exercise and Senior Deputy Director of Survey Mr Henry Ngomo and Martin Dang’ana, field team coordinator.
Written by Julius Mariki
