Dutch firm to construct military shipyard in Mombasa

Defence CS Raychelle Omamo (Center) and other officials at the launch of construction of the project in Likoni, Mombasa. [Gideon Maundu, Standard]

Construction work of what is billed to be East African Coast's largest military shipyard has started in Mombasa.

Defence Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo termed the project a game-changer for the maritime industry, saying it was timely as it is being implemented at a time the government is keen on harnessing the blue economy potential.