President William Ruto has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the 750km Isiolo–Wajir–Mandera Road, a crucial infrastructure project for connecting northern Kenya to the rest of the country. The KSh100 billion road, currently 40 per cent complete, is hailed as a game-changer addressing historical injustices in the region.

• The 750km Isiolo–Wajir–Mandera Road is 40 per cent complete and is the longest road project in Kenya since Independence.
• President William Ruto inspected the construction, emphasizing its role in achieving national food security and connecting every part of Kenya.
• The government plans to build 10 dams in northern Kenya and also noted that the 420km Isiolo-Garissa-Lamu road, costing KSh27 billion, is on course, with plans to tarmac 28,000km of roads nationwide.