North - Appt. Asst. Collector EAP; Lamu; Shimoni; Mombasa June 1899; Kismayu Dec 1899; Appt. Town Magistrate Mombasa April 1899; Transferred to Kismayu Oct 1899

Gazette - 15-6-1900 - The death of Mr Walter Bourke Comyn, Assistant District Officer is reported from Kismayu. He had not been long in East Africa, his appointment dating from 1897 only, but prior to that year he had had considerable experience of tropical countries. He was posted successively to Lamu, Shimoni, Mombasa and finally Kismayu where he died on the 25th ult. He was of a most sympathetic disposition, his time and knowledge being always at the disposal of others and there are many who will cherish a grateful remembrance of his willing and helpful kindness.