Kenya is moving to address perennial challenges at the Likoni ferry crossing in the coastal city of Mombasa with the acquisition of a new vessel, which will ease the pressure on an aging fleet. The ferry is the only transport connection on the south shore of Mombasa’s central island; the north half of the island connects to the mainland with three road bridges.
In recent months, the 1,600-foot Likoni channel crossing has become a major source of safety concerns. Disturbing bystander videos show high risks due to chaotic crowd control, vessel breakdowns and vehicle accidents as thousands of commuters cross the channel connecting Mombasa Island to the mainland south coast.
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