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Fishermen receive Sh1.1 billion compensation over Lamu port project

Fishing boats docked along Lamu Island's seafront. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]

After 10 years of court battles and rigorous vetting, more than 4,400 fishermen displaced by the Lamu port project began receiving compensation on Thursday.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) said it has wired a total of Sh1.1 billion to fishermen adversely affected by dredging activities at Kilalani to construct three berths of the port.

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