Six years on, every repair and maintenance is an opportunity to ensure rapid vessel turnaround, safe harbor navigation and continuous port operations.
A modern shipyard's operations are the foundation of a competitive and sustainable Blue Economy.
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The Director General (DG) of Kenya Fisheries Service Visits KSL - Mombasa Shipyard
Yesterday, Ms. Daisy Karimi Muriuki 'ndc' (K), the DG of @kefs_kenya paid courtesy to Mombasa Shipyard. The familiarization visit aimed at strengthening collaboration between Kenya Fisheries Service and KSL. She was received by Col. F. N. Mutiso, General Manager, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO).
The comprehensive briefing centered on the mandate, operations and strategic capabilities of KSL, highlighting its critical role in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of maritime vessels. The guided tour offered insights into ongoing projects and spotlighted on the technical personnel offering deeper appreciation of KSL's expertise and capacity.
This visit underscores the shared commitment in strengthening partnership and enhancing collaboration in driving transformation of the Blue Economy.
Kenya Shipyards Limited Business Development Manager, Mr Edward Omol this morning joined the Gari Mokinyi Breakfast Show on @MayiengaFm to highlight our game-changing fibre boats designed for Lake Victoria and other water bodies.
Built for safety, durability and stability, these fibre boats cannot sink, offering a safer future for our fishermen while supporting a more productive and sustainable blue economy.
At Kenya Shipyards Limited, we are committed to delivering innovative marine solutions that protect lives, create opportunities and transform the fishing sector.
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Today, alongside Victory Farms Founder and Group CEO Mr Joseph Rehmann and the company's senior management team, we broke ground for the Farms' expansion at Doho in West Karachuonyo.
This groundbreaking ceremony marks the beginning of the construction of Victory Farms' global headquarters, a fish feed factory, and a research and fish hatchery centre at the Doho Farm.
As one of the success stories from the Homa Bay International Investment Conference we held in 2024, the establishment of this project reaffirms our commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment, as we work to position Homa Bay County as a premier regional economic hub.
Zanzibar Leo Managing Editor Ali Haji Mwadini (2nd R) hands over a branded cup to Kenya Shipyards Limited’s General Manager, Maintenance, Repairs & Overhaul Col. Francis Mutiso (2nd L) at the Zanzibar Leo offices in Maisara, Zanzibar.
On the left is KSL’s Business Development Manager, Edward Omol and Salum Abdalla (R), Director for Information, Zanzibar.
L-R: Kenya Shipyards Limited’s Business Development Manager Edward Omol, KSL General Manager, Maintenance, Repairs & Overhaul Col. Francis Mutiso, Zanzibar Leo Managing Editor Ali Haji Mwadini and Salum Abdalla, Director for Information, Zanzibar, during a visit to the Zanzibar Leo offices by the KSL team.
Kenya Shipyards Limited’s General Manager, Maintenance, Repairs & Overhaul Col. Francis Mutiso (2nd L) hands gifts to Zanzibar Broadcasting Corporation’s Director, Marketing & Investment Ms. Halima Msellem in ZBC offices in Zanzibar. On the left is KSL’s Business Development Manager Edward Omol and Salum Abdalla (R), Director for Information, Zanzibar.
L-to-R: James Glorious Luoga, an oiler with Azam Marine, explains how the Kilimanjaro IX high-speed passenger vessel engine works. Looking on is the vessel’s Captain Muhsin Ali Abdalla, Kenya Shipyards Limited’s General Manager Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul Col Francis Mutiso and Edward Omol, Business Development Manager (Western Region) during a customer visit in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Kenya Shipyards Limited’s General Manager Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul Colonel Francis Mutiso (M) hands over a gift to Azam Marine’s Reservations & Guest Relations Manager Patricia Ngunjiri during a customer engagement session in Stone Town, Zanzibar. On the left is KSL’s Business Development Manager (Western Region) Edward Omol.
Ikraam Sealine General Manager Karama Jumaan Karama (2nd R) receives a KSL plaque from Kenya Shipyards Limited’s General Manager Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul Col Francis Mutiso (2nd L) during a customer engagement drive in Stone Town Zanzibar in the company of KSL’s Business Development Manager (Western Region) Edward Omol (L) and Ikraam Sealine’s Administration Manager Abdulsalam Awadh (R).
Zan Fast Ferries Chief Operating Officer Haroon Esmail hosts Kenya Shipyards Limited’s General Manager Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul Col Francis Mutiso (2nd L) and Business Development Manager (Western Region) Edward Omol (R) in his office in Stone Town, Zanzibar. On the left is KSL’S communications consultant Jason Nyantino.
Safety on Lake Turkana is not optional. It is life-saving.
At Eliye Springs, KSL’s Ssgt. Jafar Zacharia trained fisher folk on how to properly wear life jackets and use life rings in emergencies, simple actions that can mean the difference between life and loss.
As KSL hands over a modern GRP safety boat, 10 life jackets and life rings, the message is clear: safer boats + safer behavior = safer communities
Homa Bay County Delegation Visits Kisumu Shipyard
Hon. Sarah Malit, the County Executive Committee Member for Blue Economy, Fisheries, Mining and Digital Economy in @HomaBayCountyKE led a delegation on an official visit to KSL-Kisumu Shipyard.
The visit was to evaluate KSL’s technical capacity on design and construction of fibre boats and other maritime vessels.
The delegation was taken through the production process by the Head of Production Cluster, Brigadier Peter Muthungu, who provided insights into hull fabrication, structural assembly, marine outfitting, and the quality assurance standards applied in vessel construction.
A comprehensive yard tour by KSL Project Manager, Major Shaban Mraja, showcased the shipyard’s capabilities in delivering customized vessels to meet diverse operational requirements.
The engagement further highlighted KSL’s ability to deliver tailor-made vessels for fisheries, transport, security, and inland water operations across Lake Victoria.
Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration to support the growth of the blue economy, strengthen local shipbuilding capacity, create employment opportunities, and promote sustainable utilization of aquatic resources within the region.
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A new chapter of safety begins at Eliye Springs.
Today, KSL led by the Western Region Business Development Manager, Mr Edward Omol, handed over a locally engineered GRP boat to the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar, Eliye Springs St Joseph Parish, bringing safer, more stable and resilient water transport to communities along Lake Turkana.
From fragile timber to advanced technology, this is how Kenyan innovation is protecting lives and livelihoods on our waters.
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KSL - Kisumu Shipyard was honored to host the Governor of Kisumu County, Prof. @AnyangNyongo on a courtesy visit.
The Governor was warmly received by the Head of Production Cluster, Brigadier Muthungu.
Yesterday, KSL - Kisumu Shipyard led by the Western Region Business Development Manager, Mr @okothomol handed over a fiber boat to Hisani Foundation.
The @HisaniFound is a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities. From supporting orphans in school to training youth in mechanics and masonry, collectively, we are building self-reliance one step at a time.
@HisaniFound undertakes fishing, fish cage farming and goods transportation. With fiber boat's durability, stability and safety features, the boat will expand fish cage farming, transport goods securely and sustain community development initiatives.
This boat is a vessel of hope, carrying our collective efforts to create lasting impact across vulnerable communities.
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