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Sh10.8b road big boost to trade between Lamu and Tana River

President Uhuru Kenyatta opens the Garsen-Witu-Lamu road last month. [PSCU]

The tarmacking of the Sh10.8 billion Garsen- Minjilla-Mokowe road is set to boost trade between Lamu and Tana River counties.

Lamu is the biggest supplier of fish and vegetables while Tana River supplies most of the meat and milk consumed in the Coast region. However, poor roads have hindered farmers from delivering their goods to the market in good time, resulting in losses.

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