NAIROBI, Kenya May 20 – Kenya opened its second sea port in Lamu Thursday, a historic move which officials said will boost the country’s trans-shipment services.
The Sh310 billion port, the second after Mombasa, was launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
MV CAP Carmel was the first commercial ship to dock at the new port hours to the formal launch.
Maersk geared ship Mv Cap Carmel goes alongside to mark a historical day for Lamu Port as its first commercial ship to dock.
As usual, Carmel was accorded all the trappings of a functional sea port. pic.twitter.com/ayOgDGWaEC— Kenya Ports (@Kenya_Ports) May 20, 2021
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