Agribusiness firm Kakuzi marked the operationalisation of the Lamu port on Thursday, by shipping its first batch of avocado cargo. The 80-ton avocado shipment set for France will be transported by MV Seago Bremerhaven which docked at the Lamu port on Thursday. In a statement, Kakuzi Managing Director, Chris Flowers, said the port will benefit Kenyan producers greatly. "We are excited at the operationalisation of the first berth at the Port of Lamu. On Thursday, President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the operationalisation of the first berth of the 32-berth seaport in Lamu.

Source: The Star May 20, 2021 14:26 UTC