The Port of Lamu has received its first cargo of heavy construction machinery, totaling 2,930 metric tonnes, for the Sh2 trillion Dangote East Africa Refinery. This marks a significant step forward for the long-awaited project ahead of its groundbreaking ceremony next week.

• The cargo, which arrived aboard MV Da Yang, is crucial for the construction of the refinery, set to be the first in northern Kenya.
• Key stakeholders include the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), whose Chief Executive Officer Captain William Ruto received the vessel, and the Dangote Group.
• The refinery is intended to process crude oil from Turkana County and other parts of East and Southern Africa, positioning Lamu Port as a vital logistics hub.