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Return of chaos at Likoni ferry as floating bridge suspended

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Likoni floating bridge. The bridge was constructed to decongest the port during Covid-19. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Likoni ferry crossing channel has been grappling with a surge in human and vehicle traffic since July 1 when Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) suspended the Likoni floating footbridge.

KPA, which took charge of the ferry operations two years ago, closed down the Sh1.9 billion bridge to achieve 24-hour port services.

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