By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, 19 June 2026 - A team from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has begun an initial site assessment for the proposed Moyale Dry Port, a project expected to enhance trade and logistics between Kenya and Ethiopia.
The delegation, led by Captain William Ruto, met Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali during a visit to the county as part of feasibility studies for the planned facility.
Governor Ali said the assessment marks a significant milestone in the implementation of a development pledge made by President William Ruto during a recent meeting with Marsabit leaders and stakeholders at State House, Nairobi.
According to the governor, the President directed the establishment of a dry port in Moyale and the introduction of a ferry service on Lake Turkana to improve connectivity between Marsabit and Turkana counties.
The proposed dry port is expected to serve as a strategic trade and logistics hub along the Kenya-Ethiopia border, facilitating the movement of goods and services between the two countries.
Governor Ali said the facility would strengthen cross-border trade, improve cargo handling efficiency and reduce transportation costs, creating new business opportunities and attracting investment to the region.
“The project is expected to accelerate economic growth within Marsabit County and strengthen the Horn of Africa trade corridor,” he said.
The governor noted that improved logistics infrastructure would position Moyale as a key gateway for regional commerce, taking advantage of its strategic location on the Kenya-Ethiopia border.
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After completing the assessment in Moyale, the KPA delegation is expected to travel to Loiyangalani to undertake a similar feasibility and site assessment for the proposed Lake Turkana ferry service.
The ferry project is intended to improve transport links between Marsabit and Turkana counties, enhance mobility for residents and facilitate the movement of goods across the lake.
Governor Ali said the two projects demonstrate the government’s commitment to unlocking the economic potential of Northern Kenya through improved infrastructure, trade facilitation and regional integration.
If implemented, the projects are expected to boost economic activity, expand market access and strengthen connectivity across northern Kenya and neighbouring countries.
KPA Team Begins Site Assessment for Proposed Moyale Dry Port
Moyale poised to become key gateway for regional commerce, owing to its strategic location on the Kenya-Ethiopia border.