Building a Transformative and Game Changer Infrastructure for a Seamless Connected Africa
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In #LAPSSET's participation in an Oil Spill Training, the Lamu Regional Office Liaison Officer Ali Shee is among those that have successfully completed a 4-day Oil Spill Training focused on environmental protection, prevention, preparedness, and response, reflecting our commitment to responsible infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. This helps protect coastal ecosystems, safeguard community livelihoods, and ensure sustainable maritime and economic development, particularly in environmentally sensitive areas such as #Lamu.
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The Training was organised by the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Oil Spill Mutual Aid Group (OSMAG).
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Northern Kenya has never lacked potential, only access. With improved connectivity through #LAPSSET Infrastructure such as #LamuPort, the Lamu–Garissa–Isiolo road, and the Isiolo–Moyale highway, communities and businesses are becoming more connected to markets, services, and opportunities. As these links grow stronger, so does the region's ability to attract investment, expand trade, and contribute to Kenya's economic transformation.
#LAPSSETCorridor #AfricaInfrastructure #TradeRoutes #RegionalIntegration #GlobalTrade
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Open for business! Are investors ready? See how Lamu County is taking advantage of the existing LAPSSET Projects, and some of the available business opportunities. Watch more: youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7uZ5XP…
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Across the world, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have proven to be powerful engines of economic transformation. In Shenzhen, China for example, the designated SEZ in 1980 grew from a tiny coastal fishing village into a global manufacturing and technology hub of more than 17 million residents. Today, its economy exceeds US$500 billion, demonstrating how targeted investment, infrastructure, and business-friendly policies can accelerate industrial growth, create jobs, and unlock regional economic potential.
As Infrastructure moves goods, Special Economic Zones create economies. The planned #LAPSSETCorridor SEZs will also attract investments, support manufacturing, create jobs and unlock the large economic potential of Kenya and the wider Eastern Africa region.
#StrategicInfrastructure #GlobalTrade #AfricaInfrastructure
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Could this be you? Have you been wondering, “Is this even real? Ama ni story za jaba?” The #LAPSSETCorridor is a one of a kind Multimodal Infrastructure that was planned with the future in mind. Follow us on all our official communications channels for key updates and information. We promise It’s not AI, just Transformation shaping through Momentum.
#StrategicInfrastructure #TradeCorridors #GlobalTrade #AfricaRising
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@DGLAPSSET joined H.E. President William Ruto in inspecting the progress of the 257-kilometre Lamu–Ijara–Garissa Road, a critical component of the 453-kilometre @LAPSSETCorridorDevelopment Project, during the President's development tour of Wajir and Garissa counties.
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As a key infrastructure investment under the #LAPSSETCorridor Program, the project is expected to stimulate trade, attract investment, create employment opportunities, and unlock the immense economic potential of Northern Kenya and the wider region.
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The renewed momentum around Turkana oil validates the long-term strategic importance of the #LAPSSETCorridor. With large-scale oil production such as Kenya’s current overall target of over 500 million barrels and South Sudan’s about 100,000 barrels a day, an integrated Transport system remains central to export competitiveness, industrial growth, and Regional Trade Integration.
#AfCFTA #AfricaInfrastructure #AfricaTrade #oil #pipelines #Turkana
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Happy #MadarakaDay!
As we celebrate 63 years, we honor our shared journey and renew our commitment to building a better tomorrow for everyone. #LAPSSET remains dedicated to transforming lives through world-class infrastructure, while creating meaningful opportunities for our youth and future generations. May we continue too build education, empower skills and promote a future we all desire and hope for.
#63rd #June1st #LAPSSETCorridor #Wajir #celebration #AfricaInfrastructure
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Progress takes vision, consistency and patience. Every milestone achieved today contributes to stronger Regional connectivity and greater opportunities tomorrow. Tunasonga mbele!
#development #StrategicInfrastructure #GlobalTrade #AfricaTrade #LAPSSETCorridor
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With almost 4 million visitors in national parks alone and an overall growth of 6.2% in 2025, the Tourism sector has remained a key contributor to Kenya’s GDP. This is why the Master-planned resort cities are a key pillar of the LAPSSET vision. Planned for Lamu(Mokowe), Isiolo(Kipsing gap), and the Lake Turkana region(Kalokol), these cities are designed to stimulate tourism, attract investment and turn the areas into tourism growth hubs.
#Tourism #InvestInAfrica #AfCFTA #TradeCorridors #AfricaInfrastructure #StrategicInfrastructure
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We join all the Muslim faithful in Kenya and across the world in celebrating Eid al-Adha, a moment of reflection, sacrifice, and compassion. May this occasion bring peace, unity, and renewed hope to all.
Eid Mubarak.
#LAPSSETCorridor #EidalAdha #Eid
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Globally, major Trade Corridors often take 10–30 years before full economic returns become visible because ports depend on wider ecosystems of trade, industry, logistics, and regional integration. #LAPSSETCorridor holds a strong strategic potential, performing well compared to similar projects around the world. With financial activation, a challenge many projects face as they go along, it is gradually emerging and meeting the region’s needs, standing out as the long -term Economic Transformer.
#TradeCorridors #RegionalIntegration #GlobalTrade #AfricaInfrastructure #AfricaRising
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The transport sector notably increases travel times along some of #LAPSSETCorridor routes, showing the great impact and transformation infrastructure brings. From connecting towns to improved security and increased businesses, transformation is constantly taking place.
#StrategicInfrastructure #RegionalIntegration #transport #security #TradeCorridor
May 24
Night travel from Lamu to Mombasa is now Available!!
TAWAKAL
With daily 9pm departures from Lamu to Mombasa.
tawakalcoaches.co.ke for online bookings
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Incase you missed it, here is what the Kazakhstan Agreements Could Mean for Eastern African Trade.
Read more on the agreements:
president.go.ke/wp-content/u…
#StrategicInfrastructure #GlobalTrade #RegionalIntegration #LAPSSETCorridor
May 20
Kenya, Kazakhstan sign agreements to deepen trade and diplomatic ties citizen.digital/article/keny…
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"To strengthen connectivity and regional integration, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation in intermodal and multimodal transport systems. We also discussed closer collaboration between Kazakhstan’s key Transport Corridors and LAPSSET Corridor and Eastern Africa’s Northern Corridor in order to facilitate trade, strengthen regional integration, and enhance global connectivity."
- HIS EXCELLENCY HON. WILLIAM SAMOEI RUTO, PhD, C.G.H., PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE DEFENCE FORCES, DURING THE STATE VISIT TO KAZAKHSTAN.
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The Ports of Mombasa and Lamu are increasingly attracting global shipping lines, driven by improved operational efficiency and sound business strategy that continues to position the facilities as logistics hubs in the region.
Recently a delegation from the United Arabs Emirates based shipping line Global Feeder Shipping , visited the Port of Mombasa for engagements to strengthen bilateral relations with Kenya Ports Authority in the logistics and Maritime sectors.
KPA Chief Executive Officer Capt. William Ruto in the discussions with Executives of the shipping line said that the Authority remains committed to sustained investments in port expansion programs aimed at enhancing competitiveness and positioning the ports as the preferred gateway for global trade.
Vice President for Business Development and Projects at Global Feeder Shipping, Mr. Waqar Ahmed Khan reiterated his company’s desire to collaborate with KPA in exploring areas of cooperation.
He highlighted the shipping line’s vast connectivity, as a key opportunity area, noting its potential to improve cargo movement efficiency across the regional and international markets.
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Through the planned Fibre optics and smart logistics, #LAPSSETCorridor will evolve into a fully connected Economic Corridor powering faster, smarter and more efficient trade across Eastern Africa. Smart systems could enable:
- Real-time cargo tracking,
- Faster customs clearance,
- AI-assisted logistics,
- Smart port operations,
- And seamless coordination between road, rail, air and sea transport.
The Fibre connectivity could also unlock opportunities for data centers, smart industrial zones, digital commerce and innovation hubs across the Corridor.
#StrategicInfrastructure #GlobalTrade #SmartInfrastructure #AfricaRising
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