Kenya: Mfangano Island Petition Senate for Govt-Owned Ferry Service

Nairobi — Residents of Mfangano Island in Homa Bay Courity have petitioned the Senate to provide a government-owned ferry to serve the route between Mbita and Mfangano, saying high transport costs and unreliable private services have crippled the island’s economy

The Senate Committee on Transport heard that the route is operated by a private firm, Mbita Ferry Services, which charges Ksh 250 for a one-way trip.

Residents say the fare is too high and the service irregular making it difficult to…