We can make Lamu Port first port of call in Africa

President Uhuru Kenyatta at Lamu Port to operationalise the first berth of the seaport. Treasury CS Ukur Yattani (L) and Governor Fahim Twaha. [Courtesy]

May 20, last week, was a big day in Kenya’s history. As the Indian Ocean waters roared softly, Lamu Port roared to life. On hand to witness this epic birth was President Kenyatta Kenyatta.

The President and his entourage cheered on as MV CAP Carmel, a 204-metre Singaporean ship became the first vessel to dock into the port. It had sailed from the Port of Dar es Salaam, on its way to Salalah in Oman.