The Kenya Ports Authority has recorded excellent performance at the Kisumu ASK Show taking the best position in six categories.

KPA was ranked the Best Large Trade Stand Commercial and Industry, Best Local Stand in Strategies of International Trade and Exports.

The Authhority was also ranked as Best Non-Agricultural Based Statutory Body/Commission Stand, Best Stand in Youth Activities, Empowerment and Capacity Building, Best Stand in demonstrating application of environmental quality standards and the best stand embracing Information Technology and Communication System.

The show which started on 24th July is expected to end on 28th July.

Meanwhile, KPA has began transporting equipments to the Kisumu Port ahead of the launch next month. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to commission the facility that has been idle for several years.

President kenyatta, ODM leader Raila Odinga, Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia, PS Esther Koimett are among top Government officials who have so far visited the project which will cost the government Sh3 billion.

According to Raila the facility will provide jobs to many jobless youths in Kisumu county.