Construction of the 12-kilometre Mjanaheri-Ngomeni link road in Magarini Sub-County, Kenya, has reached 50 per cent completion, according to the Kenya News Agency. The Sh600 million project, commissioned by President William Ruto three months ago, is being implemented by the Coast Development Authority. Officials say the road is expected to improve transport and boost economic activity in the coastal area once completed.
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