Ruto Announces New 157Km Road Under World Bank
The project is set to connect the region to the rest of the country by easing trade and movement...
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President William Ruto has announced the revival of the stalled 157-kilometre Modogashe - Samatar Road project, promising to reconnect marginalized areas of Wajir County. The project will proceed with the backing of the World Bank.
- The road project, stalled for decades, will be revived with World Bank support.
- Key players include President William Ruto and the Ministry of Roads and Transport.
- The revival involves consultations in June, procurement in July, and a project launch in August.
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