Lamu Port project (PHOTO: FILE)The week began with news that Lamu fishermen would finally receive compensation from the State. Lamu Port will have 32 berths costing $5 billion (Sh530 billion). Since the construction of the Lamu Port began, the community in Lamu has experienced untold suffering as a result. The High Court had declared that the planning and construction of the Lamu Port violated the rights of Lamu residents. Take a surveyThis has been extended to the Lamu Port access road which lacks an environmental licence.

Source: Standard Digital May 09, 2021 10:41 UTC