Wetang’ula Reveals China Plan to Transform Lamu Port Into Regional Trade Hub
Source: Nairobi Wire
Summary
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula says Kenya can adopt automated port operations from China to overhaul Lamu Port, streamline cargo handling, and position the country as a major logistics hub in East Africa. During a tour of Tianjin Port and the Modern Industrial Exhibition and Exchange Centre in Binhai New Area, China, Speaker Wetangula highlighted how lessons from Tianjin, a primary Chinese maritime gateway, can transform operations at Lamu Port by digitizing processes, boosting efficiency, and drawing international shipping lines and investors. The tour took place on the sidelines of the 2026 Legislators Forum for Friendly Exchanges, an international summit The post Wetang’ula Reveals China Plan to Transform Lamu Port Into Regional Trade Hub appeared first on Nairobi Wire.