This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
On Thursday, ODM leader Raila Odinga visited the Kisumu port, which is undergoing renovations ahead of its scheduled August opening.
Accompanied by a few local leaders, including acting MD Kenya Railways Phillip Mainga and Kisumu deputy governor Mathew Owili, Odinga inspected the port's facilities, including the berthing bay where the hyacinth dredger is docked.
He also met with officials at the marine school and viewed the MV Uhuru cargo ship.
Journalists were restricted from accessing the facility, which was closed to the public a week ago.
Five regional presidents are expected to attend the port's launch, which is expected to ease business and revive the blue economy.
The port is under tight security, with 24-hour patrols by officers from the Kenya Navy and local police.
Interior CS Fred Matiang'i had also toured the facility two weeks ago to inspect the renovation.
Published on July 4, 2019.
