Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, toured the Kisumu Inland Container Depot to explore potential areas of collaboration as the lakeside city repositions itself as a key economic gateway for the East African Community (EAC).
The visit, her first to the port and to Lake Victoria since assuming office, signals growing diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and China.
Ambassador Haiyan was received by Port Manager Patrick Mutua, who took her through the facility's recent developments and investment prospects.
Speaking during the visit, Ambassador Haiyan described the experience as an eye-opener, citing the port's strategic location and untapped potential in transport, tourism, and logistics. "This is my first time visiting Lake Victoria, and I am impressed by the vast opportunities here.
