Editorials EDITORIAL: North road upgrade vitalA section of Isiolo town. FILE PHOTO | NMGThe Sh81 billion World Bank loan to upgrade Isiolo-Mandera road and lay a fibre-optic cable will be a major boost to the North Eastern region. Transporters and passengers, for instance, have been complaining about the long and treacherous journey to Mandera, which inhibits private investments. The infrastructure upgrade is expected to attract investments, facilitate regional and domestic trade, create jobs, and improve access to Internet-based opportunities in the region. Also ReadadvertisementThe planned fibre-optic cable will help increase access to the Internet, which is a key driver of growth in modern economies.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 10, 2020 19:07 UTC