Sector : Transport

Description : This programme aims at responding to the Eastern Africa challenge in developing sufficient port capacity to handle future demand from both domestic sources and landlocked countries. The priority action will be to develop the Lamu gateway

Countries :  Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi

RECs :  COMESA/SADC/EAC

Expected Results : The increased port capacity willimprove the handling of both the domestic and land-locked country demand and will increase regional trade and export proficiencies. A smart corridor in the area will not only increase the efficiency of the transport sector, but also transport capabilities, which will lead to cost savings.