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  • Government of India gifts Kenya Navy CT Scan equipment

    Government of India gifts Kenya Navy CT Scan equipment

    The Government of India Tuesday gifted a CT Scan equipment to the Kenya Navy Base in Mtongwe.

    Speaking during the ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters, Nairobi, Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the equipment which comes with a complete package of servicing and infrastructure servicing, shall go a long way in enhancing diagnostic services at the Ministry of Defence.

    He said the military personnel deployed in the coastal region together with their dependants need not travel to Nairobi for specialized diagnostic procedures.

    “The medical equipment will significantly augment the Forces’ mission accomplishment which is a big milestone for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF),” said the CS.

    Before the signing ceremony, the CS hosted the High Commissioner for a courtesy call at his office where he applauded the cordial bilateral relations the two countries have enjoyed over the decades.

    He noted that as a result of a robust Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2016, the two countries have collaborated in several sectors among them; training and exercises for military personnel, military medical services, military cultural and sporting activities among others.

    The CS added that, as Kenya positions itself to be a shipbuilding hub in the African continent, Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) shall maximize all opportunities to foster partnerships with Goa Shipyards Limited (GSL) of India for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

    Duale added that the Kenya Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organization are currently negotiating on possible collaboration to reap maximum benefit from space-derived data.

    The CS and the High Commissioner explored areas of possible future cooperation between the two countries including maritime security, defence industry, border security, food industry, defence research and development among others.

    During the meeting, the CS was accompanied by Chief of the Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, Principal Secretary for Defence Patrick Mariru, Vice Chief of the Defence Forces Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi, Director of Medical Services Major General Dr. George Ng’ang’a and other General and Senior Officers.

  • Counties to receive Kshs 32B shareable revenue Thursday

    Counties to receive Kshs 32B shareable revenue Thursday

    The Kshs 32B shareable revenue for counties for the month of July 2023, will be disbursed to counties today (Thursday), President William Ruto has announced.

    According to the president who is on a five day Coast region development tour, Kshs 2.3B will also be disbursed to all cash transfer beneficiaries under the social protection program, for this month July, across the country.

    President Ruto: “I promised that there’s no way we can pay ourselves salaries before paying stipends for the vulnerable. “

    In a press briefing on Wednesday, the State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said President Ruto´s five-day working tour of the Coast region that began Thursday will cover Lamu, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Tana River Counties.

    It will focus on inaugurating, commissioning, and inspecting government projects that benefit ordinary Kenyans, aligning with the bottom-up economic agenda.

    Similarly, the tour also will lay emphasis on projects in the Blue Economy and Fisheries sector in Mukowe, Ngao, Ukunda and Mombasa with grants worth over Kshs. 552 million to be issued to common interest groups.

    Consequently the president will oversee the commissioning of a fish landing site in Kilifi County to boost the Blue Economy and Fisheries Value Chain.

    He is also expected to issue identification documents to the Pemba community and title deeds in Kilifi County.

    President Ruto will attend the rededication ceremony of KNS Shupavu, the first warship refitted locally, affirming Kenya Shipyards Limited’s vision in the shipbuilding industry in Mombasa as well as the launch of a local vehicle assembly line.

    He is expected to meet with port users and other port stakeholders and also commission the rehabilitated Sailoni headworks and rubber dam, and inspect the ongoing rehabilitation of water delivery systems and farm restoration works at the Tana Delta Irrigation project (TDIP).

    Further the president will visit the TDIP project that aims to open up 12,000 hectares of land for rice irrigation and reduce rice imports by 35pc.

    Finally he is expected to hold meetings with local leaders and residents of the region.

  • Mv Uhuru II currently undergoing sea trials in Lake Victoria

    Mv Uhuru II currently undergoing sea trials in Lake Victoria

    Mv Uhuru II is currently undergoing sea trials in Lake Victoria to ensure that every part works as expected.

    According to Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL), these tests include checking the ship’s performance and equipment functionality.

    This is among the final steps in the process of constructing and deploying a new ship.

    The 100-meter vessel with a capacity of carrying up to 22 wagons and an estimated capacity of 2 million litres of crude oil per trip is the first ship to be made in Kenya by Kenyans.

    The MV Uhuru II is a cargo ship currently under construction, designed to transport cargo within Lake Victoria.

    It is a vessel equipped with a range of sophisticated systems that are essential for its safe and efficient operation. One of the most important systems on the MV Uhuru II is its hull structure.

    The ship’s hull is designed to be strong and durable, capable of withstanding the stresses and strains of heavy cargo and rough waters.

    The hull is constructed from high-quality steel and carefully welded together to form a watertight enclosure that will protect the cargo and crew from the elements.

    In addition to its hull structure, the MV Uhuru II is also equipped with an advanced piping system.

    The piping systems are used to transport oil from the ship’s cargo tanks to its engines, where it is used to power the ship’s propulsion system.

    The piping system is carefully designed to ensure that the oil is delivered to the engines at the correct pressure and temperature, which helps to maximize the engines’ efficiency and performance.

    The ship’s engines are the heart of its propulsion system, providing the power and reliability needed to move the ship through the water.

    They are equipped with Caterpillar 3500 series four-stroke, V-type, turbocharged marine diesel engines that are well suited for the demands of commercial shipping.

    These engines are designed to be rugged and reliable, with a proven track record in the marine industry. They can deliver high power output and are known for their fuel efficiency, which helps the ship to conserve fuel and reduce its carbon footprint.