MV Pamba made its first docking at Kisumu port on September 12, 2022 leaving with cargo destined for Uganda. [File, Standard] Kisumu Port is rapidly solidifying its place in East Africa’s transport and logistics chain, following a significant increase in cargo throughput and vessel traffic. A recent report by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) reveals that the revitalised port handled 280,381 metric tons (MT) of cargo in 2024, more than double the 116,578 MT recorded in 2023. The growth trajectory has continued into 2025, with 109,839 MT processed in the first quarter alone, underscoring rising regional demand and sustained momentum.…