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Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 9, 2026
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World Bank Completes Funding for Kenya’s Longest Highway as Govt Sets 2030 Deadline

According to the government, 50 kilometres of the highway have already been laid with asphalt, with works continuing along various sections of the corridor...
✨ Key Highlights
The World Bank has finalized its funding for the 740km Isiolo-Mandera highway, with the Kenyan government now targeting a June 30, 2030 completion deadline.
- The entire Ksh168 billion highway is now fully funded by the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Arab development funds.
- Roads and Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar announced the project's progress and future plans, including a 1000km fibre-optic network.
- The project aims to connect Meru, Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, improving transport links to Ethiopia and Somalia.
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