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May
In 2009, Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan embarked on a significant agreement aimed at the development and utilization of the Lamu port. This landmark agreement was signed by former Kenyan President Mo Kibaki, late Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, and South Sudanese President Salvakir Mayardit. With Kenya's keen interest in fostering this project for the benefit of Ethiopia and South Sudan, the initiative took shape, although Ethiopia initially hesitated to fully engage. However, the landscape shifted with the advent of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration, which prioritized diversifying Ethiopia's port options to bolster revenue and logistical efficiency. Months ago, Prime…