The Lamu Port in Kenya is now fully operational, a significant step in the country's ambitious Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor project. This development was confirmed by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, signaling Kenya's commitment to infrastructure expansion and regional trade.

• The Lamu Port is projected to handle 1.2 million TEUs by 2027.
• Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir confirmed the port's operational status after observing three cargo ships offloading.
• The port aims to alleviate congestion at the Port of Mombasa and serve as a crucial trade gateway for Ethiopia, South Sudan, and the wider Horn of Africa.