Kenya has formalized agreements with neighbouring nations to establish the Port of Lamu as a key regional transshipment hub.
President William Ruto announced that Ethiopia, a landlocked country, has agreed to utilize Lamu Port for the transport of imported goods to its interior.
“We have reached an agreement with the Government of Ethiopia to begin using Lamu Port, which will help create jobs and stimulate economic growth in this region,” Ruto stated.
The president shared these remarks during the launch of the Kenya-Off Grid Solar Access Projects at Ndau Island, Lamu East Constituency, in Lamu County, on Thursday.
Ruto also revealed plans to soon welcome regional leaders to Lamu Port, which is Kenya’s second-largest port after Mombasa.
The port is an integral part of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, a project that has been in development since 2012.
He further announced that the first three modern berths at Lamu Port are now complete and operational.
Additionally, KSh1.7 billion has been allocated to compensate displaced fishermen whose land was used for the port’s construction.
