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Bridge closed as KPA starts 24-hour ships pilot service

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Likoni residents walk through the floating pedestrian bridge to Mombasa. [File, Standard]

The Likoni pedestrian bridge was closed indefinitely on Friday night as Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) launched the night pilotage of oil tankers.

KPA Managing Director William Ruto said the 24/7 operation at the new Sh40 billion Kipevu Oil Terminal will reduce turnaround for ships at Mombasa port.

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