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Sh60bn Lamu-Isiolo highway a landmark on Lapsset stretch

An artistic impression of the first three berths of the Lamu Port: Launched in 2012, the Lapsset project is taking good shape. FILE PHOTO

By  George Wachira

Petroleum consultant

Amid electioneering, we may be failing to notice a number of critical news items. Last week the Ministry of Transport announced a Sh60 billion funding for a 580 km bitumen road from Lamu to Isiolo.

The funds are from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). I will explain why committing this road project is a very important and timely milestone.

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