Kenya’s modern shipbuilding facilities in Kisumu, Mombasa ready for use
MV Uhuru II under construction at Kenya Shipyards Ltd in Kisumu, western Kenya. This is the first ship to be locally built in the last 70 years. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE
Kenya is eyeing the lucrative shipbuilding and repair business after the completion of two modern shipyard facilities.
The two built by the Kenya Navy are the largest shipyards with a slipway in East Africa. Their completion opens a new frontier for the country as it seeks maritime hub status and to tap into the blue economy.
