The first cargo ship, Alianco offloads containers at Lamu Port. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]The government plans to set up meat and fish processing plants at Lamu for the export market. This is expected to ride on the newly opened Lamu Port that will provide a gateway for shipping of products from eastern Africa under the Lapsset Corridor. "We are also focused on increasing fish production by refurbishing Liwatoni Fishing complex and setting up a new fish processing plant in Lamu. Once complete, the facilities at Lamu Port will lead to creation of jobs, some directly in port operations but also others in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, transport, trade and commerce.

Source: Standard Digital June 10, 2021 16:18 UTC