Isiolo–Moyale Road
The Isiolo–Moyale Road is a road section of the A2 Road in Kenya, connecting the towns of Isiolo, Archers Post, Marsabit, and Moyale. The road is a component of the Lamu Port and Lamu-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) Project. It connects Kenya to Ethiopia, its neighbor to the north.[1]
| Isiolo–Moyale Road | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Length | 313 mi (504 km) |
| History | Designated in 2008 Completion in 2017 |
| Major junctions | |
| South end | Isiolo |
| Archers Post Marsabit | |
| North end | Moyale |
| Location | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Highway system | |
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Location
The road starts at Isiolo, Isiolo County, approximately 273 kilometres (170 mi), north of Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya.[2] From there, the road travels in a general northerly direction though Archers Post, Merille, Marsabit, Turbi, to end at Moyale, at the international border with Ethiopia.[3] The total distance traveled is approximately 504 kilometres (313 mi),[4]
Overview
This road is an important trade corridor between Kenya and Ethiopia. It links four Kenyan counties and for the residents of these communities, it is a vital trade and transportation link to Nairobi and Mombasa, the two largest cities in the country.[5]
The road is also a component of the Great North Trans African Highway, sometimes referred to as the Great North Road, that stretches from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt. This road has been identified as a priority project in the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) short-term action plan.[6]
Upgrade and funding
Prior to the upgrade to tarmac, the section from Merille, through Marsabit, Turbi, up to Moyale, measuring approximately 363 kilometres (226 mi), was gravel surfaced.[1][6]
Using money borrowed from the African Development Bank and from the Exim Bank of China, the upgrade was divided into three equidistant phases, each measuring 121 kilometres (75 mi).[1][6]
China Wu Yi, was the main contractor at a contract price of KSh42 billion (US$420 million). The financing for his road project, is as illustrated in the table below.[7]
| Rank | Name of Development Partner | Amount in US Dollars | Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | African Development Bank | Loan | ||
| 2 | Government of Kenya | Equity | ||
| 3 | Exim Bank of China | Loan | ||
| Total | 420.00 million | 100.00 | ||
*Note: Totals may be slightly off due to rounding.
References
- Presidential Security Communications Unit (PSCU) (26 July 2017). "President Kenyatta commissions Sh42bn Isiolo-Moyale road". Nairobi: 98.4 Capital FM. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Globefeed.com (11 March 2019). "Distance between Nairobi, Kenya and Isiolo, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Google (11 March 2019). "Location of Isiolo-Moyale Road" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Globefeed.com (11 March 2019). "Distance between Isiolo, Kenya and Moyale, Kenya". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Emma Redfern (30 August 2017). "The Great North Road: A trip through the wild splendor of northern Kenya". Rememberthegoat.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Ayemba, Dennis (27 July 2017). "Kenya commissions US$420mn Isiolo-Moyale road". Nairobi: Construction Review Online. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- Sara Okuoro (27 July 2017). "10 things you didn't know about Isiolo-Moyale road". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi. Retrieved 11 March 2019.