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KR positions its Marine Division a key player in regional logistics as plans to expand emerge

Sacco ReviewJune 17, 202508 mins

Kenya Railways, (KR) is positioning its Marine Division as a key player in regional logistics, with bold plans to expand marine transport services across Lake Victoria. With two cargo vessels — MV Uhuru I and the recently commissioned MV Uhuru II — already operating on separate routes, the state corporation is capitalizing on growing demand…

How MV UHURU II Will Impact Trade in the Lake Victoria Basin

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 2024October 1, 202406 mins

Transport in Lake Victoria is expected to be further boosted after the unveiling of the sh 2.4 billion vessel in Kisumu. This is after the newly built MV Uhuru II ship embarked on its maiden cargo journey from Kisumu Port to Uganda’s Port Bell, marking its official entry into service on Lake Victoria. This milestone…