Kenya Unveils Master Plan for Lamu Port to Accelerate LAPSSET Corridor
Kenya government is drafting a new master plan for Lamu Port to support the LAPSSET corridor.
In Brief
- •Kenya government is drafting a new master plan for Lamu Port to support the LAPSSET corridor.
- •The plan includes adding six new berths, expanding the port’s capacity beyond the three existing berths.
- •The expansion is tied to the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery, slated to process 700,000 barrels per day.
- •The refinery investment is estimated at $15‑$17 billion, with groundbreaking scheduled for 30 September 2026.
- •Lamu Port handled 799,161 metric tonnes in December 2025, with container traffic of 55,687 TEUs in the preceding year.
Why It Matters
The new master plan positions Lamu Port as a pivotal logistics hub for the LAPSSET corridor, potentially boosting Kenya’s trade connectivity with South Sudan and Ethiopia. By aligning port expansion with the Dangote refinery, the government aims to create a vertically integrated supply chain that could attract further private investment and generate jobs across the region. The planned investment of $15‑$17 billion and the addition of six berths are expected to increase throughput capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance Kenya’s competitiveness in East African maritime trade. Successful implementation could also strengthen regional energy security through the planned crude pipelines.
Key Details
- Master Plan Scope
- Expansion of Lamu Port with six new berths
- Refinery Capacity
- 700,000 barrels per day
- Investment Amount
- $15‑$17 billion
- Groundbreaking Date
- 2026-09-30
- Existing Berths
- 3 (operational since 2021)
- Container Traffic
- 55,687 TEUs (12‑month period)
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