DNK International The national government has announced a massive multi-billion shilling development package for Marsabit County, aiming to transform the region into a vibrant economic hub through sweeping investments in infrastructure, energy, cross-border trade, and healthcare.
The comprehensive plan was detailed following a high-level consultative meeting with Marsabit grassroots leaders, led by Governor Mohamud Mohamud. The session outlined strategic measures designed to unlock the county’s vast potential, specifically targeting infrastructure, livestock production, power, and water projects.
To improve connectivity and security across Kenya’s largest county, the government has committed over KSh 5.3 billion to road network upgrades.
Key allocations include KSh 1.4 billion for the ongoing construction of the Marsabit–Segel road and KSh 1.8 billion for the Segel–Maikona stretch. Additionally, KSh 100 million has been deployed to open up vital security roads to enhance safety in the region.
A further KSh 2 billion has been set aside to upgrade critical local transport corridors, including the Loglogo–Korr–Kargi, North Horr–Dukana, and Sololo–Anona–Golole–Uran sections.
In a move set to redefine cross-border commerce, the national government is partnering with the Marsabit County Government to establish a dry port in Moyale.
Positioned on the border, the dry port is expected to streamline customs procedures, reduce transit times, and significantly boost trade volumes between Kenya and Ethiopia.
To support industrial growth and improve living standards, the government is investing KSh 2.81 billion into last-mile electrical connectivity and the deployment of local mini-grids. The energy push aims to bring reliable power to remote trading centers and households across the county.
Furthermore, Marsabit has received a KSh 7 billion injection dedicated to urban development and social amenities. This funding will cover: The construction of affordable housing units, building of modern, decentralized marketplaces and development of new student hostels with a capacity to house 1,500 students.
Addressing long-standing gaps in regional medical care, officials confirmed that plans are officially underway to build a Level 6 referral hospital in Marsabit. Once complete, the specialized facility will significantly upgrade the region’s healthcare capacity, sparing residents from making long, costly journeys to Nairobi or Meru for advanced medical treatment.
Speaking after the briefing, leaders expressed confidence that the multi-sectoral investments would fundamentally reshape Marsabit’s economic landscape, creating long-term jobs and strengthening the region’s resilient livestock economy.
