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September 30, 2026
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State working on new master plan for Lamu Port

State working on new master plan for Lamu Port

The government is eying additional private capital for the expansion of Port of Lamu as regional logistics hub...

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The Kenyan government is developing a new master plan for Lamu Port to expand its capacity as a regional logistics hub, attracting significant private investment.

  • The expansion is bolstered by a new Ksh 2.2 trillion East African Oil Refinery, commissioned by President William Ruto.
  • Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced plans for six additional berths at the port and the complete rebuilding of Manda Airstrip.
  • The Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor development is a key focus, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and trade.

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