A Kenyan news blog has obtained exclusive photos of a controversial Kenya Navy vessel rotting away in Spain while Somali pirates threaten the port of Mombasa.
The KNS Jasiri at a Spanish port, where it has docked for years.
The KNS Jasiri, valued at over Shs4.1 billion (US$52 million), cannot be delivered because of a contractual dispute between the Kenya government and the ship’s builder.
The Kenya shield clearly indicates the true ownership of this vessel.
As late as last week, people at the Spanish port of Ribadeo where the vessel is moored, were wondering why the ship has been left to gather rust. There is a sign on the ship that says visitors are not allowed on board.
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