Ministry Gives Update on 160Km Highway Linking Kenya to Ethiopia
LAPSSET project is designed to connect Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan through a new transport corridor, including a deep-sea port at Lamu, highways, railways, pipelines, and resort cities to boost economic growth...
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The Ministry of Roads and Transport has announced significant progress on the Garissa-Isiolo Road, a key component of the LAPSSET Corridor Program.
- The 160km road project is currently at 64.26% physical completion.
- This major national highway, classified as an A10, is being upgraded to all-weather bitumen standards to facilitate heavy commercial traffic from Lamu Port.
- The project is also providing employment opportunities for young Kenyans, with 168 youth employed in various roles in January.
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