{"id":110288,"date":"2025-02-12T08:03:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T08:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/govt-holds-high-level-meeting-to-discuss-security-along-the-isiolo-wajir-mandera-road\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T08:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T08:03:59","slug":"govt-holds-high-level-meeting-to-discuss-security-along-the-isiolo-wajir-mandera-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/govt-holds-high-level-meeting-to-discuss-security-along-the-isiolo-wajir-mandera-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt holds high level meeting to discuss security along the Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 12 \u2013 Senior government officials drawn from the security and infrastructure sector on Wednesday convened for a strategic meeting to discuss measures to secure the Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera road in a bid to enhance security and accelerate infrastructure development in northern Kenya.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The meeting, chaired by Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo, brought together Principal Secretary for Roads Joseph Mbugua and Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) disclosed that their discussions centered on fortifying security along the crucial transport corridor, which has been a target of terrorist attacks by suspected al-Shabaab militants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImplemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority, the road is envisioned to be a key driver in integrating Kenya\u2019s northern frontier into the national economy,\u201d MINA said.<\/p>\n<p>The deliberations follow President William Ruto\u2019s recent tour of Northeastern Kenya, during which he singled out infrastructure development as a key priority for the region\u2019s economic transformation.<\/p>\n<p>The 740 kilometre Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera road is a flagship project under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project.<\/p>\n<p>The road is also expected to enhance trade and connectivity between Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, unlocking economic activities in a region long plagued by insecurity and underdevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>However, persistent security threats along the corridor have hampered progress, with attacks on travelers and construction personnel by insurgents linked to the Somalia-based al-Shabaab terror group.<\/p>\n<p>On February 4, President Ruto outlined the government\u2019s commitment to expanding infrastructure in Northeastern Kenya to enhance connectivity and drive socio-economic transformation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the government is constructing the 750km Isiolo-Mandera road, a project aimed at integrating the region with the rest of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The Sh100 billion project is jointly funded by the World Bank, the African Development Bank, Arab banks, and the Government of Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlready, seven contractors are on-site building the road,\u201d he said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 12 \u2013 Senior government officials drawn from the security and infrastructure sector on Wednesday convened for a strategic meeting to discuss measures to secure the Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera road in a bid to enhance security and accelerate infrastructure development in northern Kenya. 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