Al Qaeda Punctures Kenya’s Dreams for an Indian Ocean Trade Hub
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 09 2025
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Source: WSJ
Al Qaeda's Disruption: Al Qaeda militants are hindering Kenya's ambitious $25 billion infrastructure project aimed at creating a regional trade hub on the Indian Ocean.
Economic Corridor Plans: The project includes developing roads, rail lines, and an oil pipeline to connect the port of Lamu with landlocked Ethiopia and South Sudan.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
