KeNHA Issues Fresh Update on Construction of Kenya's Largest Road Project

The deal for the construction of the 750-kilometre highway was first signed in March 2021 between the government and the World Bank...

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The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) announced significant progress on Kenya's largest road project, a 750-kilometre highway connecting Isiolo and Mandera counties, fully funded by the World Bank. Plans are underway to begin the next construction phases and engage stakeholders.

The first phase, a 195-kilometre Isiolo–Modogashe route, is nearing completion after starting in May and is expected to conclude early next year.
The project involves the construction of the 70-kilometre Modogashe-Samatar and 76-kilometre Rhamu-Mandera routes as subsequent phases.
The World Bank's International Development Association disbursed an initial Ksh81 billion for the project, which will also include 17-kilometre link roads in Meru County.

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