18/08/2025
Garissa County, LAPSSET Officials Hold Key Talks on Corridor Development
By AARAN TV KE News Desk
TOWNSHIP, GARISSA – Garissa County Secretary, Mr. Mohamud Mursal, on Monday held a consultative meeting with a high-powered delegation from the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) and senior officials from the Lamu Port management team to review progress on the transformative infrastructure project linking northern Kenya to regional markets.
The discussions, hosted at the County Headquarters, focused on the Lamu–Garissa–Isiolo–Marsabit–Moyale corridor, a flagship project under the LAPSSET initiative. The corridor is expected to enhance regional integration, open up trade routes, and stimulate investment opportunities across the county and beyond.
Mr. Mursal reaffirmed the county government’s commitment to the initiative, describing it as a cornerstone of Garissa’s development priorities.
“This corridor remains a top priority for our county because it will unlock tremendous economic opportunities and reshape the future of our region,” he said.
Issues Discussed
Key agenda items covered during the meeting included:
Assessing the current status of road construction works.
Enhancing security coordination along the corridor.
Strengthening community engagement and sensitization efforts.
Addressing logistical and operational challenges delaying implementation.
The LAPSSET team was led by the newly appointed General Manager of Lamu Port, Captain Abdulaziz Mzee, who briefed the County Secretary on the findings of a week-long technical survey conducted along the corridor route.
Earlier in the day, the delegation met with County Commissioner, Mr. Mohamed Mwabudzo, to deliberate on strengthening security coordination and ensuring the safety of both contractors and local communities.
Mr. Mursal assured the visiting delegation of the county government’s unwavering support, pledging to facilitate smooth implementation and resolve any local challenges that may arise. Both parties agreed to maintain close consultation as the works advance.
Next Steps
The LAPSSET delegation is scheduled to continue its tour with inspections of the Isiolo International Airport and other strategic infrastructure points along the corridor in the coming days.
The LAPSSET Corridor Project is one of the largest infrastructure undertakings in East Africa, linking Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan through a modern network of highways, railways, pipelines, and ports.
