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Published on 2024-04-02 16:44:04
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has identified nine infrastructural projects to be implemented in five counties in the upcoming Financial Year 2023/2024. Despite the government’s decision to halt all new projects to focus on completing existing works initiated during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, these projects will move forward. The counties set to benefit from these projects are Garissa, Trans Nzoia, Wajir, Mandera, and West Pokot.
It is worth noting that the majority of the funding for these projects will come from development partners, with the Government of Kenya contributing limited funds. One of the notable projects to be carried out is the construction of the New Tana River Bridge and Approach Roads Along the Ukasi–Garissa–Modika (A3) Road in Garissa. This project is fully funded by the government and does not rely on external financing.
In Trans Nzoia and West Pokot Counties, KeNHA will be upgrading the Kitale-Morpus A1 road. The 80-kilometre road improvement project will be funded by the KfW Development Bank, European Investment Bank, and the Kenyan government. The World Bank, Kenya’s largest lender, will finance the projects in Wajir, Garissa, and Mandera counties.
In Garissa Town and Liboi Constituencies, the Madogo Trading Center-Garissa-Modika-Dadaab-Liboi-Harhar road, spanning 211 kilometres, will undergo upgrades. In Wajir County, the World Bank will enhance the Wajir-Tarbaj (A13) Road, Tarbaj Spur Road, Axle Load Control Station, and Civil Works Associated With Installing a Fibre Optic Cable.
A project linking Wajir and Mandera Counties will see the upgrading of the Tarbaj-Kotulo (A13) Road and the installation of a Fibre Optic Cable along the road section. Mandera will also witness the construction of Gari-Rhamu and El Wak-Gar roads, as well as upgrades to the Kotulo-Kobo Road and Kobo-El Wak Road. These projects are financed by the World Bank.
While new project initiations have been halted by the national government, Parliament retains the authority to allocate funds for emergencies. Kenya is open to considering new projects as long as they are funded by development partners on concessional terms.
In conclusion, the infrastructural developments planned by KeNHA in collaboration with development partners will significantly enhance transportation networks and connectivity in the selected counties. These projects demonstrate a commitment to improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in the region.
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