Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya has presided over the keel-laying ceremony for a new 29-metre ferry at the Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) facility in Kisumu, marking a major milestone in Kenya's bid to establish itself as a regional shipbuilding hub.
The ferry, which will be operated by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), is expected to significantly enhance water transport across Lake Victoria, especially for the island-rich Homa Bay County.
Tuya, who was accompanied by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director William Ruto and Kenya Shipyards Managing Director Major General Said Mohammed Farah said once complete, the vessel will ease movement of people and goods, boosting regional trade and integration. "The ferry will be more than a means of transport.
It will be a symbol of Kenya's commitment to industrial growth, regional connectivity, and maritime excellence," said Tuya.
