Operations at the Port of Lamu/ KPA/HANDOUT
Kenya's second major seaport of Lamu has continued to claim its position in the global maritime industry, with the number of new vessels calling remaining stable amid a rise in throughput.
Latest data by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) shows the port, whose first berth was officially operationalised on May 20, 2021, handled 74,380 metric tonnes last year, a growth of 98 per cent when compared to the 37,576 metric tonnes of cargo handled in 2023.
