A Chinese-built seaport in Kenya’s coastal Lamu County will open in June, according to a Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) official on Monday.
The first three berths of the port have already been completed, according to Bernard Osero, head of KPA corporate affairs, who spoke with Xinhua over the phone.
“Lamu port will specialize in transporting containers and oil cargo between the east African hinterland and the rest of the world,” he said.
According to Osero, the new facility will allow Kenya to become a preferred gateway for Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia.
“Lamu Port will also complement the existing Port of Mombasa because it is a natural deep port capable of handling larger sea vessels,” he explained.
According to Osero, the Kenyan government is prioritizing Lamu Port as a key infrastructure facility that will connect east and west Africa via road and rail.
