Kenya is developing a master plan for its road network. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will offer a contract to a consultant that will analyse traffic volumes on key routes and determine which links will be prioritised for upgrading. The roads linking capital Nairobi with the centre and east of the country are not able to cope with current traffic volumes and suffer lengthy delays at present. Upgrading these routes and the important Northern Corridor to expressway status will help boost transport and economic activity. Ugrading the Nairobi to Mombasa highway is also a key priority for Kenya.
Meanwhile, funding worth $550 million is being provided by the World Bank for upgrading the road connecting Isolo with Mandera, which lies on the border with Somalia. Around 365km of the 740km road will benefit from maintenance and improvement works. Work will also be carried out to key connecting roads. Stretches being prioritised for surfacing work include the 76km between Mandera and Rhamu and the 67km between Samatar and Modogashe.
