[PHOTOS] Kindiki inspects Sh2.6bn Shimoni Fish Port

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Tuesday made an inspection tour of Shimoni Fish Port which is under construction in Kwale.

Kindiki assessed the progress of ongoing works, even as he called for the timely completion of the port for commissioning.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking at Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale on January 7, 2025/DPCS

It is expected to be complete by March 2025.

“The 2.6 billion Kenya shillings Shimoni Fish Port, expected to be complete by March 2025 encompasses the construction of a modern jetty, fish landing site, a warehouse to host a fish processing plant, a cold storage and ice making plant, a fish meat plant and other support amenities,” he said.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspects Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale on January 7, 2025 /DPCS

The DP was accompanied by Mining, Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho, Principal Secretary for Fisheries and the Blue Economy Betsy Njagi, and the Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto.

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, Msambweni MP Faisal Bader and senior government officials were present.

Staff at Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale on January 7, 2025./DPCS

Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspects Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale on January 7, 2025./DPCS

 Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale