THE STANDARD By Patrick Beja | January 3rd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300 The Likoni floating bridge, which connects Liwatoni in Mombasa island to Ras Bofu in Likoni South Coast mainland. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Likoni ferry transport has witnessed heated politics for over two decades. However, this could finally ebb following the opening of the Likoni floating footbridge for public use on Friday. Although considered a stop-gap measure to reduce congestion at the Likoni channel crossing, the Sh1.9 billion pedestrian bridge is seen as the first step after years of seeking an alternative mode of transport between Mombasa Island and the South Coast. The new bridge, which is expected to operate for five years, was a result of intense consultation between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mombasa County leadership, led by Governor Hassan Joho, as they sought a solution to the congested Likoni ferry channel amid the Covid-19 pandemic.