

Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP) Connecting Mandera, Wajir, and Isiolo — Infrastructure That Serves People and Pastoralism The Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP) is a transformative infrastructure investment by the Government of Kenya with World Bank support, targeting improved regional connectivity and resilience. At the core of this initiative are the counties of Mandera, Wajir, and Isiolo, strategically placed within the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and forming a crucial lifeline for Kenya’s pastoralist populations. With the construction and upgrading of key road corridors, the HoAGDP is unlocking access for remote communities—linking grazing routes, enabling movement during seasonal migrations, and enhancing delivery of essential services in one of the most climate-vulnerable regions of Kenya.
Putting Pastoralist Needs at the Center
In Mandera, Wajir, and Isiolo, where livestock forms the basis of household survival, the
HoAGDP responds to local priorities by:
• Linking grazing zones to water points and markets
• Enhancing veterinary access and livestock disease response
• Opening up health and education services through better road access
• Facilitating drought response and resource sharing between counties
FCDC views this project not simply as a road initiative but as an enabler of the pastoralist way of life, one that has sustained generations across the northern region.