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Let's start building ships

President Kenyatta and his Burundi counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye speak at the launch of the Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) in Kisumu County on May 31, 2021. [PSCU, Standard]

The setting up of a shipyard in Kisumu is a major milestone for the country. Kenya Shipyard Ltd was launched in June this year.

The government projects the shipyard will create more than 1,000 jobs. But besides employment, the plant will generate revenue and facilitate the acquisition of vessels, not only for Kenyans but also for regional countries.

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