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Originally published by The Standard BusinessApril 22, 2026
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Kisumu port targets 700,000 tonnes as expansion fuels Lake Victoria trade boom
Kisumu Port is targeting 700,000 metric tonnes in cargo volumes throughout the year..
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Kisumu Port is targeting 700,000 metric tonnes in cargo volumes this year, driven by infrastructure expansions and renewed demand for Lake Victoria transport routes.
- Kisumu Port handled 459,601 tons of cargo in 2025, a significant increase attributed to upgrades by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).
- Port Manager Patrick Makau highlighted new trade patterns, including coal shipments from Tanzania and ongoing negotiations for new commercial corridors.
- The port's capacity has risen with the deployment of new vessels and improved efficiency, leading to a 46 per cent increase in cargo volumes from January to March compared to the previous year.
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