Earlier today, Governor Issa Timamy EGH, OGW hosted a delegation from Ethiopia Maritime Authority at his Mokowe Governor’s office to discuss on the shipment of fertilizer cargo destined for Ethiopia, which will soon be called through the Port of Lamu.

The team was led by the LAPSSET leadership, among them, Chairman of the Authority Hon.Ali Mbogo, CEO, Mr. Stephen Ikua, Lamu Port General Manager, Eng. Vincent Sidai of KPA, and the LAPSSET Regional Manager Mr. Salim Bunu.

The visit comes at the backdrop of an earlier meeting between Kenyan and Ethiopian agencies that was held in Ethiopia, where it was agreed to institute a joint coordination and monitoring of the LAPSSET Corridor among the involved government agencies. Lamu Governor and ANC Party Leader, assured the delegation of his full support towards the realization of LAPSSET full potential as an economic game-changer for Lamu County.

The Council of Governor’s Blue Economy Committee Chair also promised to give Ethiopia delegation land to set up their logistics hub within the county.

In attendance was County Secretary Am Ali Abbas, CoS Mr. Abdulnasir Issa and FCDC CEO Dr.Idle Farah.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke