Deputy President Kithure Kindiki visited the massive road construction project connecting Isiolo and Mandera on Tuesday. The 749-kilometer highway represents the longest single road project Kenya has ever attempted. Kindiki told reporters that many people doubted the government's ability to complete such an ambitious undertaking. Eleven different contractors work on various sections of the Sh100 billion highway. The project is expected to reach completion by 2027, according to current schedules.
Northern Kenya is expected to experience significant economic improvements once the road opens to regular traffic. The highway will link isolated communities to markets across the country for the first time. Trade between Ethiopia and Somalia is expected to increase dramatically with improved transportation connections. Residents will find new job opportunities as businesses expand into the region. Security forces will also patrol the area more effectively, thanks to improved road access.
The Kenya Kwanza administration believes roads create the foundation for economic growth across all regions. Northern Kenya contains huge potential to boost the country's total economic output. Poor infrastructure has prevented development, but this highway will change everything. Isiolo County will receive Sh1.1 billion worth of electricity improvements alongside the road construction. The government expects northern regions to contribute much more to national economic success.
Northern Kenya is expected to experience significant economic improvements once the road opens to regular traffic. The highway will link isolated communities to markets across the country for the first time. Trade between Ethiopia and Somalia is expected to increase dramatically with improved transportation connections. Residents will find new job opportunities as businesses expand into the region. Security forces will also patrol the area more effectively, thanks to improved road access.
The Kenya Kwanza administration believes roads create the foundation for economic growth across all regions. Northern Kenya contains huge potential to boost the country's total economic output. Poor infrastructure has prevented development, but this highway will change everything. Isiolo County will receive Sh1.1 billion worth of electricity improvements alongside the road construction. The government expects northern regions to contribute much more to national economic success.
