LAPSSET implementing agencies led by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Chairman Eng. Wangai Ndirangu attended a community meeting with locals on the ongoing Lamu Ijara Garissa road project.
He was accompanied by the DPP Noordin Haji, Chairman NLC Mr. Gershom Otachi, Ag. DG KeNHA Eng. David Muchilwa, DG Lapsset Mr. Maina Kimondo, CEO NLC Ms Kabale Tache.
The meeting, which was held in Bodhai area, Garissa county, was used to sensitize locals on the benefits of the ongoing mega road project.
The Road will be used to evacuate the Cargo from the port of Lamu and will boost social-economic growth as well as open up new urban centers along the corridor.
The project, which is part of the Lamu Port development phenomena, will see the upgrade of the Lamu – Ijara – Garissa (A10) Road and other Spur roads (B93) improved to all-weather gravel standard.
The project comprises of improvement of the 257km Lamu – Ijara – Garissa (LAPSSET CORRIDOR), upgrade of the Hindi – Bodhei – Basuba – Kiunga which spans 113 Kilometers.
The contractor will also raise the standard of the 83 Kilometer Ijara – Sangailu -Hulugho highway.
The project will cost Kshs.17.6 billion and is expected to be complete in 36 months.
*This article was written by Gerald Gekara for Uzalendo News. Email: uzalendonews@gmail.com for News tips and Inquiries.
