MV Uhuru I and II Bulk Cargo Transport Vessels
Operational · Kenya · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: Logistics Update Africa
The MV Uhuru I and II vessels operate weekly sailings from Kisumu Port across Lake Victoria, transporting bulk cargo such as steel, sugar, cement, fuel, and grain. Each trip carries up to 1,500 tonnes, supporting regional trade between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and providing an alternative to road transport for heavy and high-volume shipments. The vessels offer approximately 1,800 square metres
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Warehouse, Water Supply and Storage, Steel, Road
- Location
- Kisumu, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Logistics Update Africa
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The MV Uhuru I and II vessels operate weekly sailings from Kisumu Port across Lake Victoria, transporting bulk cargo such as steel, sugar, cement, fuel, and grain. Each trip carries up to 1,500 tonnes, supporting regional trade between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania and providing an alternative to road transport for heavy and high-volume shipments. The vessels offer approximately 1,800 square metres of deck space and operate on a regular schedule to ensure predictable cargo movement. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | Kenya |
City | Kisumu |
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Source | Logistics Update Africa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Warehouse, Water Supply and Storage, Steel, Road |
Article published date | 2026-04-26 |
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