Isiolo - Marsabit Highway, the Great North Road

 

The Isiolo to Marsabit Road is a critical infrastructure that links various urban areas and natural sites in the Great North of Kenya.

The road links the towns of Isiolo and Marsabit. Along the highway, there are small towns like Archers Post, Sereolipi, and Merille.

Additionally, the Great North road extends from Marsabit to Moyale, along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. 

Travelers using the road can enjoy scenic mountains and dry riverbed views and experience diverse nomadic cultures.

The Isiolo - Marsabit Highway has reduced the road travel duration between Isiolo and Marsabit to just three hours, covering a distance of 258km.

Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale Highways is part of the Lamu Port and Lamu-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET) infrastructure that links Kenya with Ethiopia and other countries in the Northern region.

Commerce and economic investments are increasing rapidly in the Northern Kenya regions as the Great North road facilitates the transportation of products and passengers in a secure environment.

 

 

Kenyatta University - KU, Nairobi Kenya

 

Kenyatta University - KU is a globally reputable institution of higher learning in Kenya.

The main campus of the university is along the Thika Superhighway, Nairobi.

The learning institution has diverse and competitive academic, career, and professional development programs.

Competitive courses are in the schools of law, business, public health, education, medicine, and engineering.

The main focus is to provide an environment that encourages excellence in teaching, research, industry linkages, and service.

In addition to teaching and research, the university has competitive business interests that impact society positively.

University business investments include the Kenyatta University Funeral Home, Kenyatta University Bookstore, Television KUTV, and Uni-City Shopping Mall & Office Complex. 

The university has a strong alumni network with representation in competitive local and global business, leadership, research, and education organizations.

 

 

Thika Road Mall, TRM

 

Thika Road Mall TRM is a large-scale shopping complex in the Nairobi area, within the Roysambu/Kasarani estates.

It is easily accessible along the Thika Superhighway.

TRM has hundreds of diverse business outlets that range from retail stores and banking to fast-food outlets and fashion stores.

The facility also has conference facilities for business guests and movie theatres for entertainment enthusiasts.

A key selling point for the mall is sufficient and affordable parking space and good security.
Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating at the mall include Carrefour Hypermarket and Burger King. 

 

 

Rosslyn Heights Estate, Nairobi

 

Rosslyn Heights Estate is along the Red Hill Road in Nairobi, Kenya.

It offers a safe, quiet, and serene residential environment.

Modern houses are available for occupancy via the rent or buy arrangements.

The estate has good access to major shopping malls like the Two Rivers Mall and the Village Market.

Additionally, the residential area is near diplomatic installations, expatriate communities, and global institutions in the Gigiri area.  

 

 

Archers Post, Samburu County, Kenya

 

Archers Post Town is an urban environment in Samburu County, Samburu East Sub County. 

The location is along the Isiolo-Marsabit Highway. It is the border area along the Ewaso Nyiro River between the Samburu and Isiolo counties.

Most of the residents are from the pastoralist Samburu and Turkana communities. However, some residents from other Kenyan communities and foreign nationals due to attractive economic and tourism activities. 

The area comprises a large military training base used by the British Army in collaboration with the Kenya Defence Forces.

Tourist attraction sites in the Archers Post environment include the Samburu National Reserve, West Gate Conservancy, and Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

High-quality hotels in the town include Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Elephant Bedroom Camp, Ashnil Samburu Camp, and Sabache Camp.

 

 

 

Wamba/Learata Junction, Connecting Isiolo, Maralal & Marsabit

 

Wamba junction is in a Samburu village called Learata, along the Isiolo - Marsabit highway.

The road Junction, connecting Isiolo, Maralal and Marsabit is approximately 50km to Wamba town on a murram road. 

Also, the junction is about 50km to Isiolo town, on a tarmac highway.

From the road junction to Marsabit town, the distance is about 200km on a tarmac highway.

The nearest urban area from the Wamba/Learata road junction is Archers Post town at about 15km.

The main economic activity around the junction is pastoralism.

 

 

Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Nairobi

The renaming of Forest Road to Prof. Wangari Maathai Road was done in 2016 by the Nairobi County Government.

The aim of renaming the road was to recognize and appreciate the heroic efforts of Prof. Wangari Maathai in the field of environment conservation in Kenya and globally.

Accessible nature parks along the road include City Park and Jivanjee Garden.

The location of the road is in the Parklands and Westlands parts of Nairobi.

Accessibility is via public and private cars, and also individuals can walk and cycle on the road easily and safely.

Landmarks near the Prof. Wangari Maathai Road include Dr. Ribeiro Parklands Primary School and the Kenya National Museums Society.