On June 8, 2022, Harry Kimtai, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Cattle, Fisheries, and Cooperatives, revealed that the government had set aside $4.27 million to build an effective livestock transport corridor at the Lamu port as it intends to commence export of livestock and livestock products in 2023.

"We aim to build facilities at the Lamu port that will accommodate the docking of ocean vessels so that cattle can be loaded using proper methods that regard animal welfare," Kimtai said.

Lamu Port is capable of handling vessels ranging in size from 12,000 to 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units.

The government is also constructing a holding field near the port that will be utilized as a quarantine facility for certifying livestock for export. The Lamu port is close to important cattle rearing zones, making it perfect for international livestock trading.

The facility is ideal for cattle exports because of its deep harbor and wide channels, which allow shipping vessels to navigate easily.

Kenya has negotiated a number of sanitary protocols with Middle East countries to facilitate the export of livestock and livestock products.