Aug 4, 2017 · The Kenya Ferry Services new ferry, ‘MV Jambo’, on board the offshore heavy transport ship, ‘MV Eagle’, on anchorage along the Kilindini channel soon after the ship arrived from Turkey ...

Aug 4, 2017 · Unlike the old ferries – including MV Nyayo, MV Harambee and MV Kilindini – MV Jambo is furnished with plastic seats with sufficient legroom for the passengers’ comfort. The vessels were purchased from Turkey at Sh2 billion and will bring the total number of ferries at the Likoni crossing to seven.

The current position of MF JAMBO is at East Africa reported 2 mins ago by AIS. The vessel MF JAMBO (IMO: 9810886, MMSI 634122000) is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2017 (6 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Kenya.

Jun 19, 2017 · President Uhuru Kenyatta will launch MV Jambo in July. KFS MD Bakari Gowa has promised to deliver efficient service at the crossing channel. A new ferry which is set to ease operations at the...

Oct 19, 2019 · MV Jambo is the recent and newest ferry at the Likoni Channel, and somehow the safest vessel, and for that reason, most ferry users prefer using it. There are a number of reasons why users prefer this ferry to the rest, to a level that some users prefer to miss other ferries while waiting for MV Jambo.

Feb 7, 2025 · The MV Jambo, MV Safari, MV Likoni, and MV Kwale, expected to provide safe and reliable transport, have suffered multiple breakdowns, while older, unseaworthy ferries remain in operation.

Nov 19, 2019 · There was panic at the troubled Likoni Ferry channel after ‘MV Jambo’ stalled mid-sea on Monday afternoon. The ferry that was loaded with passengers and vehicles was headed for the island when she developed a steering hitch halfway the Likoni channel at around 2.30 pm.

M/F JAMBO built in 2017 is a Ferry vessel. IMO: 9810886, MMSI: 634122000, Callsign: 5ZZQ, Category: / 473, and is sailing under the flag of Kenya.

Apr 5, 2018 · MV Jambo, which is also the newest ferry at Likoni crossing point, was withdrawn from operation on Match 19th by Kenya Ferry Services (KFS), after what was said to be a mechanical problem.

Jan 9, 2020 · MV Jambo and MV Safari were procured from Turkey at a cost of Sh2.1 billion. A new ferry is expected to arrive in Mombasa from Turkey before the end of next month.