The company, Afrinest Engineering Ltd, was registered in 2018 in Rwanda with the purpose of investing in the region through engineering services in maritime, tourism and other related fields. This report relates to the marine & transport interests of the company.
Upon identification of, and obtaining recognition in, the marine opportunities of Africa’s great lakes region, a decision was made to commit resources and invest in a maritime academy & marine support complex to develop skills and infrastructure to support and exploit growth in the inland water transport sector.
The company is developing a first-class international maritime academy & maritime support complex in Karongi, from which; All pertinent human resources skills development are instructed for Africa’s inland lakes and rivers; House internationally recognised expert professional consulting services for all aspects of the maritime industries on the continent; Focus on the export of Rwandan manufactured boats, ships and supporting services to the continent, and; Maintain a market-dominant position in the provision of all maritime services across central/ east Africa and the African Lakes region.
A lake-side site 7km south of Kibuye is under development to offer:
A 2,568sqm factory to fabri-cate, assemble and maintain all sizes of lake-certified ships;
A separate 250sqm small boat mechanical workshop for maintenance;
The building of a 4-storey office block to house a 1047sqm training academy; The academy building is to house a post-graduate college/design studio with private consulting offices over, and;
The addition to the factory of maritime shop to supply all applicable maritime motors, safety gear, after-care and maintenance coupled to the academy practical studio/ engine shop space.
