2 Likoni ferries withdrawn due to mechanical hitch

Passengers aboard MV Kwale along the Likoni Channel crossing. The vessel in May developed mechanical problems while crossing the channel with hundreds of commuters on board. [PHOTO: MAARUFU MOHAMED/STANDARD]

A transport crisis looms large across the Likoni channel after the Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) withdrew two ferries following mechanical breakdowns.

MV Nyayo and MV Harambee have been withdrawn for repair after they developed hitches fostering fears of crowding on the remaining vessels.