Six oil tankers are among 51 vessels expected to call at the ports of Mombasa and Lamu over the next 14 days. The Port of Mombasa will welcome 41 ships, including 6 oil tankers, 26 container ships, 7 conventional cargo vessels and 2 car carriers. Meanwhile, the Port of Lamu is projected to handle 10 vessels, comprising 9 container ships and 1 general cargo vessel.

The Port of Mombasa is expected to handle a total of 34 vessels in the next two weeks. During the same period, the Port of Lamu is expected to handle 11 vessels, comprising nine container vessels, one anchorage ship and one conventional vessel. Overall, the two ports are expected to handle 45 vessels over the next 14 days. #14dayslist

Lamu is opening a new chapter for Kenya’s trade, logistics and industrial future. In discussions with Mr. Igor Van Den Essen, President for Africa and Europe at APM Terminals (Maersk), I explored how we can deepen our partnership in maritime infrastructure, logistics and digital trade. Building on the company’s engagement with Kenya’s National Infrastructure Board, I encouraged Maersk to seize the opportunities emerging from the groundbreaking of the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu, a major catalyst for accelerating the LAPSSET Corridor and strengthening regional connectivity. For Kenyans, this means attracting investment, expanding trade, creating jobs and opening new opportunities for businesses and young professionals across the maritime and logistics sectors. Our ambition is to connect Kenya to bigger markets through partnerships that bring capital, technology, innovation and expertise. Lamu is more than a port. It is a gateway to Kenya’s industrial future and Africa’s growing trade potential.

And Today, We Are Receiving A 366M Long Ship With Over 5500 Discharge At Lamu Port. Growing Each Day! @davis_chirchir @mohamed_daghar @SDoT_Kenya @Kenya_Ports @lapsset

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 @AbiyAhmedAli 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Kenya today for the groundbreaking of Dangote’s planned $16 billion Lamu refinery, a major energy project with a planned capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The refinery is expected to serve petroleum markets across East Africa and begin operations by 2030. For Ethiopia, the project carries significance beyond Kenya’s energy sector. Lamu forms part of the wider LAPSSET corridor, linking Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast with regional markets and strengthening a key trade and infrastructure route connecting Kenya with Ethiopia and South Sudan. The development also comes shortly after Ethiopia announced a $660 million partnership with Djibouti and the Dangote Group to develop a refined petroleum pipeline from Damerjog in Djibouti to Dewele in Ethiopia, alongside major fuel storage facilities. The project is aimed at improving fuel supply, reducing logistics costs and strengthening the Ethiopia-Djibouti corridor. Together, these developments highlight Ethiopia’s expanding energy and infrastructure cooperation with its neighbours. From Djibouti to Kenya’s Indian Ocean gateway, Ethiopia is becoming increasingly connected to a wider regional network that could strengthen trade, energy security and economic integration across East Africa. #Ethiopia #AbiyAhmed #LamuRefinery #LAPSSET #Djibouti #EastAfrica #EnergySecurity @AmbBirukUK @PMEthiopia @MFAEthiopia @UKinEthiopia