The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has confirmed receiving World Bank funding for the expansion of the Isiolo-Mandera road, which is expected to be completed by 2029. According to a notice issued via the government publication MyGov, KeNHA is set to undertake the expansion of the road that traverses in a north-easterly direction from Isiolo Town (in Isiolo County) through Meru County, Wajir County, and Mandera County. World Bank documents seen by Kenyans.co.ke indicate the project is to be implemented in parts, with the last funding for the project expected in 2029. According to the documents, Kenya is expected to receive a credit of $750 million USD about Ksh96.75 billion, in the current exchange rates from the International Development Association (IDA). Mombasa - Mariakani (A109) Highway project Lot 1 2017.
Photo KeNHA The funding is part of the Project Development Objective (PDO) of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP).
This year, the country was set to receive approximately Ksh19.35 billion (USD 150 million) for the project. "The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services," noted KeNHA.
The project aims to enhance connectivity between Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, improve the movement of people and goods, and strengthen digital connectivity and access to social services for communities at designated locations along the targeted sections of the Isiolo-Mandera Regional Road Corridor.
