Ethiopian, Kenyan leaders inspect developments at Lamu Port

Addis Ababa, December 9, 2020 (FBC) -Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta this afternoon inspected the ongoing developments at Lamu Port.

The two leaders addressed the media shortly after inspecting ongoing works at the new 32-berth Port where the first 3 berths are under construction with the 1st berth already complete.

During the visit, the two leaders were joined by AU High Representative for Infrastructure Development Raila Odinga, according to the State House Kenya.

They said the mega project, which is the anchor investment for the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) corridor by Kenya and its supporting infrastructure, will open up and expand regional economies.

Prime Minister Abiy arrived in Marsabit County, Kenya this morning for an official working visit.

In Marsabit, the two leaders commissioned the Moyale one-stop border-post and the 500-kilometer Hawassa-Hagere-Mariam-Moyale road.