Lack of connectivity within Eastern Africa between Kenya and landlocked South Sudan
The existing roads were impassable for movement of goods and people from seaport/ Southern side of Kenya to the landlocked country of South Sudan and Northern parts of Kenya.
The section between Kapenguria to Nakodok (Kenya-South Sudan border) was insecure with banditry shootouts thus impacting the livelihood and prosperity of the pastoral communities along the A1 road.
The Northern part of Kenya is an arid region faced with droughts and increasing desertification due to climate change.
The residing communities are pastoralist and travel long distances in search of pasture and water with no permanent residence.
Limited number of educational & health facilities
Due to the limited sparse education facilities in the area and the pastoralist lifestyle; these place significant constraints on career progression due to barriers on regularly attending school, meaning that most young people do not achieve any basic qualification.
Due to the limited spares, Health facilities in the area, and most with no basic accommodation, access to water, electricity, or waste removal, many of the communities go without healthcare or travel up to 50km to reach the nearest facility
