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- Lamu_Port_and_Lamu-Southern_Sudan-Ethiopia_Transport_Corridor abstract "The Lamu Port Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor project aka the Lamu corridor is a transport and infrastructure project in Kenya that, when complete, will be the country's second transport corridor. Kenya's other transport corridor is the Mombasa port and Mombasa–Uganda transport corridor that passes through Nairobi and much of the Northern Rift.The project will involve the following components: A port at Manda Bay, Lamu Standard gauge railway line to Juba and Addis Ababa, the South Sudanese and Ethiopian capitals Road network Oil pipelines (Southern Sudan and Ethiopia) Oil refinery at Bargoni Three airports Three resort cities (Lamu, Isiolo and Lake Turkana shores)The project was initially conceived in 1975 but never took off due to various reasons. The project was later revived and included in Kenya's Vision 2030. In 2009, the cost of LAPSSET was estimated as $16 billion. Recent estimates arrived after studies now put the cost of the project at between US$22 billion and US$23 billion. On 1 April 2013, Kenya's government announced the setting up of a government agency, the Lamu Port Southern Sudan Transport Development Authority that will manage the project on behalf of the Kenyan government. The cost of the project was also put at KSh. 2.5 trillion ($29.24 billion).The timeline of the project is not clear, including when it started and when it should be finished. Some projects like the Isiolo-Merille projects began in 2007. At the peak of the project, between 2013 and 2018, it is expected that the Kenyan government will be spending about 6% of the country's Gross Domestic Product or 16% of its annual budget on the project. The project is in turn expected to contribute an additional 3% increase in Kenya's GDP by 2020.The aim of the project is to cut over-dependence on Kenya's main port of Mombasa as well as open up Kenya's largely under-developed northern frontier, through creation of a second transport corridor.Key towns in the project are Lamu and Isiolo in Kenya, Juba in Southern Sudan and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.1. Institutionalisation of the ProjectThe LAPSSET Corridor Project is the first single Gigantic, Integrated, Transformative and Game-Changer infrastructure Project the Government has initiated and prepared under Vision 2030 Strategy Framework without external assistance. The project endeavors to deliver a Just and Prosperous middle income Kenya by the year 2030.Kenya is spearheading the development of Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Project to strengthen her position as a gateway and a transport and logistics hub to the East African sub-region and the Great Lakes region to facilitate trade, promote regional economic integration and interconnectivity between African countries. The Project is managed by the LAPSSET Corridor development Authority (LCDA) which is domisciled under the Presidency.1.1 Mandate of LAPSSET Corridor Development AuthorityIn March 2013, the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority (LCDA) was established through the Presidential Order Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 51, Legal Notice No. 58, The LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority Order 2013 to plan, coordinate and manage the implementation of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor Project. The Authority is domiciled in The Presidency in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The LCDA is headed by Mr. Silvester Kasuku, MBS, CMILT, Director General/ Chief Executive Officer and Amb, Dr. Francis Muthaura, EGH, Chairman of the Board of the Authority. The functions of the Authority are as follows:i. Plan, coordinate and sequence LAPSSET Corridor projects in collaboration with implementing ministries and agencies;ii. Coordinate implementation of LAPSSET Corridor projects across implementing ministries and agencies;iii. Provide leadership, direction and guidance in operations and implementation of the LAPSSET Corridor;iv. Ensure implementation of all decisions and resolutions of the government;v. Mobilse funds to project components using a variety of resources including budgetary resources from government, donor loans, infrastructure bonds and private finance;vi. In collaboration with National and County government department, build the capacity of LAPSSET Corridor towns to manage urban growth resulting from LAPSSET Corridor investments;vii. Promote the competitiveness and use of the LAPSSET Corridor for the transport of goods and people; andviii. Provide a forum for all stakeholders of the LAPSSET Corridor.The LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority is the policy, implementation, operational coordination and technical oversight organ for the LAPSSET Corridor Project. The LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority has the inter-ministerial coordination committees composed of relevant ministries.1.1.1 LAPSSET Corridor ProjectsThe Corporation is mandated to manage the development of the following infrastructure project components which are key Transport, Energy and Communication investments;1. Lamu Port at Manda Bay (32 Berths including Associated Infrastructure)2. Standard Gauge Railway Line from Lamu – Isiolo - South Sudan (Juba) – Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) 3. Highways from Lamu – Isiolo - South Sudan (Juba) – Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)4. Crude Oil Pipeline from Lamu – Isiolo – Nakodok/Nadapal (South Sudan), and Product Oil Pipeline from Isiolo – Moyale – Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)5. International Airports at Lamu, Isiolo, and Lokichokio;6. Resort Cities at Lamu, Isiolo and Lake Turkana7. Merchant Oil Refinery at Isiolo.8. Services related infrastructure Project Components namely;a. Malindi – Garsen Roadb. High Grand Falls Multipurpose Dami. Water Supplyii. Power Supp ly; andc. Fibre Optic Cable / Communicationd. Other generated and attracted investments in commercial and manufacturing sectors along the LAPSSET Corridor.In addition to this the project is also spearheading the development of associated infrastructure sub projects in particular the High Grand Falls that is envisaged to produce 500MW of power and provide water to Lamu city, Lamu Port and metropolis and irrigation of mega farms planned for the Tana Delta among other areas within the Corridor. The High Grand falls will be used to create a manmade Lake at its dam with a view to controlling perennial flooding within the lower Tana Basin. More importantly the LAPSSET Corridor infrastructure is being developed as a critical enabler meant to spur growth of other sectors of the economy within the Corridor. Of great significance is the rich agricultural value chain spanning over ten different economic crops whose implementation has began with the establishment of mega irrigation schemes.Already both local and international agricultural investors are keen on taking investment opportunities in this area and respective County Governments within the corridor have started receiving enquiries from some of the interested investors.The LAPSSET Corridor therefore presents an investment opportunity that may be considered by the private sector investors including Pension, Insurance and saving Funds among other investors.1.2 Economic Viability of LAPSSET ProgramProject studies that were completed in 2011 on the LAPSSET Corridor project components showed great economic viability with most of the project components registering High Economic Internal Rates of Return of between 17% and 23.4% compared to acceptable industry minimum standard of 10% for infrastructure projects as shown in Table 1 below.Table 1: LAPSSET Corridor Project Components with accompanying cost implications ITEM QUANTITY COST (USD) MILLIONS EIRR %A PROJECT COMPONENTS 1) Lamu Port 32 Berths 3,095 23.4 2) Railway 1,710 km 7,099 17.8 3) Highway 880 km 1,398 12.9 4) Crude Oil Pipeline 2,240 km 3,949 21.6 5) Product Oil Refinery 120,000bpd 2,800 13.9 6) Resort Cities 3 Lots 1,214 20.8 7) Airports 3 Lots 506 20.7B SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE High Grand Falls (Hydro + Water)1 Lot 2110 Associated Infrastructure 2500 Total Cost USD 24,524 TOTAL (KSH) TRILLIONS 2.403 Note 1: Both all and each project components are judged as viable in view of national economy as EIRRs computed are more than 12%, which is opportunity cost.Note 2: Cargoes are generated by the Corridor itself. Higher figuresthan the above table can be realized.From the statistics provided, its therefore evident that if the government structured the projects into bankable bundles, it would attract private sector investors to participate and invest in the projects.1.3 Cost of LAPSSET Corridor ProgramThe seven key infrastructure project components of the LAPSSET Corridor Program require substantial amounts of resources with a budget estimate of US$24.5 Billion, equivalent to Kshs. 2 Trillion at current exchange rates in construction costs. It is estimated that Lamu Port with its 32 berths alone will cost approximately US$ 3.1 Billion, the Railway US$ 7.1 Billion while the Crude oil pipeline will cost a further estimate of US$ 3 Billion for Lamu to Lokichar trunk line alone.Indeed the figures indicated above are of no mean task and cannot be left to the Government’s limited resources alone. The Government has prioritised the participation of private sector in the development of LAPSSET Corridor infrastructure through infrastructure bonds and equity participation among other money market instruments. There is already significant private sector interest being registered towards the implementation of these project components hence the need has arisen for the government to structure and package bankable projects that are investor ready for uptake by private sector.2. STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LAPSSET CORRIDOR PROJECTS;The government undertook ground breaking for the LAPSSET Corridor Program at Lamu Port site on 2 March 2012, after which it commenced construction activities of various infrastructural facilities and services aimed at progressing implementation of LAPSSET Corridor Project. The ongoing construction works for various project activities are summarized below.2.1 Lamu PortLAPSSET Corridor Project is on course and so far construction activities for various facities at Lamu Port site are ongoing with progress for Lamu Port Building and Port Police and security facilities having achieved a completion rate of 95 Per Cent.i) Port Building: 95% complete. ii) Police Station: 95% complete.iii) Design review ongoing for the first three berths, with construction to begin in July, 2014iv) The physical development plan and survey for the Port area has been completed.The Government has so far allocated Kshs.4.2Billion in preparation for the commencement of construction works for the 1st three berths. The government is also in the process of mobilising more resources from its own revenue resources as well as from private sector investors through equity and debt including bonds while mobilisation of more funds through equity and debt participation by investor for the construction of the first three Berths and its associated infrastructure.Photo 1, 2 and 3: Ongoing Completion of Construction works at Lamu Port Headquarters and Police Station2.1 LAPSSET Highway ComponentThe LAPSSET highway component has been categorized in sections as indicated below:Lamu – Garissa (D568) - 250 kmGarissa – Isiolo (C81,D586,B9) - 423 kmIsiolo – Moyale (A2) - 505 kmIsiolo–Nadapal - 721 km2.1.1 Isiolo – Marsabit – Moyale, A2It is important to note that significant progress has been made on the ongoing construction of LAPSSET Highway component, particularly the 505 km Isiolo-Moyale A2 Road costing approximately Ksh.46 Billion and being funded jointly by the African Development Bank, European Union and the Government of Kenya. Indeed, Kenyans and Ethiopians will soon be able to enjoy improved transport and logistics services and transact business between Addis Ababa, Lamu and Nairobi.2.1.2 Isiolo – Merille (136 km)The Isiolo – Merille River Road, constitutes the first section of the 505 km road from Isiolo to Moyale which is part of the road linking Tunduma in Southern Tanzania with Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.The project construction works are complete. This project was funded by the African Development Bank at a cost of KShs 6,318,130,428.27.2.1.3 Merille River – Marsabit (121 km)This road constitutes the second section of the 505 km road from Isiolo to Moyale and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The road begins at Merille River and runs in a northerly direction and terminates at Marsabit. The construction works for this section has progressed at 10% having commenced in January, 2013 and is scheduled for completion by January 2016 and is being funded by the European Union. The project will cost a total sum of Kshs. 13.73 billion.2.1.4 Marsabit – Turbi (123 km)The road begins in Marsabit at the junction with the road C82 and runs in a northerly direction and terminates in Turbi constituting the third section of the 505 km road from Isiolo to Moyale and Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The construction works for this section has progressed to 47.4% having commenced in April 2011 and is being funded by the African Development Bank and is expected to be completed by March 2014. The project will cost a total sum of Kshs. 13 billion.2.1.5 Turbi – Moyale (125 km)Construction works have progressed to 11.5% completion having commenced in October 2012 for a period of 36 months. This section is being funded by the African Development Bank and is expected to be completed in December 2015.In addition to the above the Government of Kenya and the Government of South Sudan, working together with the World Bank recently completed feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for the Lokichar - Nadapal – Torit - Juba Road whose construction works will begin soon once finances are mobilised. This road project does present an opportunity for private sector participation.Furthermore the Government of Kenya is currently considering mechanisms for participation by private sector investors to deliver the Lokichar - Isiolo - Garissa - Lamu Road and Lamu - Garsen Road through Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Construct (EPC). Delivery of the road provide immediate road connection between Lamu Port and Juba and Addis Ababa.i. Lamu – Garissa (D568) 250 km), Garissa – Isiolo (C81,D586,B9) (423 km) and Isiolo - Ginyang for EPC modeii. Isiolo – Moyale (A2) (505 km): Construction work is ongoing with;o Isiolo – Merile (136 km) section at 100% completion.o Merille – River Marsabit (123 km) Construction works ongoing at an advanced stageo Marsabit – Turbi (126 km) Construction works ongoing at an advanced stageo Turbi – Moyale (128 km) Construction works ongoing at an advanced stageiii. Kitale – Lodwar – Nadapal Road (623 km): Designs are 95% complete.iv. Garsen – Lamu Road (115 km): Design reviews complete. Awaiting mobilization of resources for construction.2.2 Crude Oil PipelineContinued discovery of oil resources with the region has emboldened plans by regional Governments that are connected by the LAPSSET Corridor to build a crude oil pipeline between Lamu Port and Kenya’s oil fields in Turkana Basin and Uganda’s oil fields at Lake Albert’s Basin and South Sudan oil fields. The Government of Kenya is soon putting up an Expression of Interest to competitively select the appropriate investors for the development of the crude oil pipeline.2.3 Electric Power SupplyIn addition to the above the Government has prioritised the provision of appropriate infrastructural service aimed at supporting the massive investments planned for the LAPSSET Corridor. The Government has just completed the electric power connection for the Lamu Port of 220kV transmission line from Rabai through Malindi and Garsen to Lamu.Photo 4; Electric Power Sub Station at LamuConstruction of electric power transmission line has commenced to deliver electric power connection to key LAPSSET Corridor areas such as Garissa, Isiolo and Turkana. Already construction of 132kV transmission line from Seven Folks/Kindaruma to Garissa is ongoing; construction of 132kV transmission line from Mount Kenya region to Isiolo is ongoing. Plans for the construction of 400kV transmission line from Lake Turkana to Suswa are at an advanced stage while plans are ongoing for the construction of 220kv line from Garsen to Garissa.i. Rabai – Lamu 220KV Transmission Line completedii. Garsen 220KV Transmission Line to commence sooniii. Lake turkana – Suswa 400KV Transmission Line to commenceiv. Lamu – Garissa – Isiolo – Lokichar 220KV Transmission Line plannedv. Kindaruma – Garissa 132KV Transmission line to complete construction by Dec 2014vi. Masinga – Isiolo 132KV Transmission line to complete construction by Dec 2014vii. Kamburu – Isiolo 220KV Transmission Line to complete Construction by Dec 20142.4 AirportsThe government has embarked on improving facilities at the three airports to provide for air travel services in the interim to enhance accessibility to the corridor. Improvement works on Lokichogio Airport were completed in the recent past and its already operational with scheduled flights landing at the airport.Provision of airport facilities will strengthen build up of air transport and logistics services along the corridor in readiness for the construction of the three international airports at the three locations in the future.Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has already made plans to establish air transport safety, security and surveillance facilities and services to strengthen air transport and logistics in northern Kenya.2.4.1 Manda Lamu AirportThe government recently completed lengthening of Lamu Manda Island Airport runway from 1.1 km to 2.3 km. Improvement works are already complete for the airport terminal building. Preparations are at an advanced stage towards the construction of a parallel taxiway and aircraft apron area to improve capacity of the airport. These improvements will enhance the capacity of Manda Lamu Airport that already has a strong scheduled flights clientele.Photo 5 and 6: Completed Manda Lamu Airport Runway and terminal building2.4.2 Isiolo AirportThe Government has completed construction works on the 1.2.km Isiolo Airport runway. Construction works are currently ongoing for Airport Terminal Building which is scheduled for completion by end of 2014. Kenya Airports Authority has made plans to operationalise the airport once facilities are in place by mid 2014.Photo 7 an 8: Ongoing Construction Works at Isiolo Airport2.5 Provision of Social Infrastructure, Services and SecurityIn addition to the ongoing physical works in to planned projects along the LAPSSET Corridor, the Government has commenced a comprehensive plan for the provision of social infrastructure and services so as to give LAPSSET Project a deserving human face. Panning for these social infrastructure and services will ensure that schools, health centres, towns, water and sanitation services, security services and other social amenities are provided at an optimal level to make LAPSSET Corridor areas secure, desirable, liveable and working environment and a place to nurture Kenya’s future generations.3. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE LAPSSET CORRIDOR PROJECT AREA;Since conclusion of the LAPSSET study, oil discoveries have been made in the Turkana area in Kenya with current recoverable crude oil reserves estimated at 600 Million Barrels. Most recently, Uganda completed commercialization studies of their crude oil production at Lake Albert with plans to build medium scale refinery at Lake Albert basin to refine at most 60,000brl/d while balance of the crude oil will be pumped for export through the LAPSSET Corridor Pipeline.With these developments, the original plan and design for the crude oil pipeline has to be reviewed to accommodate these new discoveries. The Pipeline will now evacuate crude oil from Lokichar Oil fields in Kenya, Lake Albert Oil fields in Uganda and oil fields in South Sudan. As such considerations are being made to commence construction of crude oil pipeline from Lokichar to Lamu Port to evacuate Kenyan oil as more preparations are made to complete negotiations on the construction of joining crude oil pipelines from Uganda and South Sudan oil fields.In this event, the Lokichar to Lamu crude oil pipelines will be the trunk crude pipeline to accommodate crude oil from Uganda and South Sudan. Crude oil terminal tank farms will therefore be built at Lokichar and Lamu to manage the logistics of pumping crude oil through the pipeline as well as into the loading into ships for export. As a result, the governments of South Sudan and Kenya are preparing for the admission of the Uganda Crude Oil Pipeline component into the LAPSSET Corridor Crude Oil Pipeline Project.As a way forward, the tripartite Heads of State Infrastructure Summit held in Uganda on the 20th of February, 2014, agreed to allow Kenya to proceed with the Expression of interest for the development of the crude oil pipeline between Lamu and Lokichar oil fields evacuate Kenyan oil as well as prepare for the construction of connecting lines from South Sudan’s and Ugandan Oil fields.In order to support the development of the crude oil pipeline, the Government has identified the need to simultaneously construct the Lamu-Lokichar Road alongside the pipeline. As an early delivery strategy, the Ministries of Energy and Petroleum as well as Transport and Infrastructure have adopted an integrated approach for the development of the crude oil pipeline and the road from Lamu-Lokichar.".
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