Dredging ushers in bigger role for Kisumu port amid trade surge
Facility gets Sh350m in mini budget for dredging the port to handle bigger vessels...
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The Kisumu port is set to play a larger role in regional trade following a Sh350 million allocation for dredging, enabling it to accommodate bigger vessels amid a surge in cargo traffic.
- Cargo throughput at Kisumu port increased by nearly 50 per cent last year, handling 496,516 tonnes.
- The Treasury and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are key stakeholders in this development.
- The port has undergone significant upgrades since 2019, restoring operations after years of challenges and also benefiting from planned improvements to the Standard Gauge Railway.
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