Authors :
Evans Momanyi Getembe
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14558027
Abstract :
This study examines the impact of Kenya Shipyard Limited (KSL) on the socio-economic development and water
transport efficiency in the Lake Victoria region. The research investigates KSL's contributions to vessel repair and
maintenance, infrastructure development, and its role in fostering sustainable economic activities. It also explores the
challenges faced by KSL in fulfilling its mandate, such as resource constraints, regulatory hurdles, and operational
inefficiencies.
Key findings indicate that KSL has significantly improved the reliability and safety of water transport by facilitating
timely maintenance and repair of vessels. Additionally, the shipyard's operations have contributed to job creation, regional
trade facilitation, and the overall growth of Kenya's blue economy. However, challenges such as limited funding, inadequate
technical capacity, and insufficient community engagement hinder the shipyard's potential to maximize its impact.
The study concludes that Kenya Shipyard Limited plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency of water transport
in the Lake Victoria region, thereby promoting regional socio-economic development. To strengthen its operations, the study
recommends increased investment in infrastructure, improved collaboration with local stakeholders, and the adoption of
advanced technologies. These measures are essential for enabling KSL to address existing challenges and sustain its
contributions to the region’s economic transformation.
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This study examines the impact of Kenya Shipyard Limited (KSL) on the socio-economic development and water
transport efficiency in the Lake Victoria region. The research investigates KSL's contributions to vessel repair and
maintenance, infrastructure development, and its role in fostering sustainable economic activities. It also explores the
challenges faced by KSL in fulfilling its mandate, such as resource constraints, regulatory hurdles, and operational
inefficiencies.
Key findings indicate that KSL has significantly improved the reliability and safety of water transport by facilitating
timely maintenance and repair of vessels. Additionally, the shipyard's operations have contributed to job creation, regional
trade facilitation, and the overall growth of Kenya's blue economy. However, challenges such as limited funding, inadequate
technical capacity, and insufficient community engagement hinder the shipyard's potential to maximize its impact.
The study concludes that Kenya Shipyard Limited plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency of water transport
in the Lake Victoria region, thereby promoting regional socio-economic development. To strengthen its operations, the study
recommends increased investment in infrastructure, improved collaboration with local stakeholders, and the adoption of
advanced technologies. These measures are essential for enabling KSL to address existing challenges and sustain its
contributions to the region’s economic transformation.