Nairobi, Feb. 26 -- Cargo throughput at the Kisumu port jumped by nearly half last year, data from the gateway's manager, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), showed.

The statistics show that the port handled 496,516 tonnes of cargo in 2025, up from 333,431 tonnes the previous year, marking a growth of 49.91 percent.

Kisumu Port Cargo Services Manager Patrick Makau attributed the growth to increased waterways business between Kenya and other East African Community countries.

"With sustained investment and stronger partnerships, this port will redefine lake trade. The surge in exports to our neighbours is clear proof that Kisumu is rising again as we begin to unlock Kisumu's full potential," he said.

Kisumu port, which is a critical hub for tr...