The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) AFRICA EAST | Eastern Africa | Transport Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2015 | Seq No: 12 | ARCHIVED on 23-Aug-2021 | ISR47794 | Implementing Agencies: THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, Kenya National Highways Authority ( KenHA), State Department of Infrastructure (SDoI), Kenya Revenue Authority ( KRA), ICT Authority (ICTA) Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 11-Jun-2015 Effectiveness Date: 16-Nov-2015 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 27-May-2019 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 14-May-2019 Original Closing Date: 31-Dec-2021 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2021 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of the Project is to improve the movement of goods and people along the Lokichar – Nadapal/Nakodok part of the Eldoret- Nadapal/Nakodok road in the north western part of Kenya, in particular, and to enhance connectivity between Kenya and South Sudan,in general. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Component 1: Upgrading Selected Critical Road Infrastructure:(Cost $594.00 M) Component 2: Facilitation of Regional Transport, Trade and Development:(Cost $42.50 M) Component 3: Institutional Development and Program Management:(Cost $10.50 M) Component 4: Enhancing Internet Connectivity:(Cost $29.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions 1. Two road sections covering 130km [Loichangamatak – Lodwar (50km) and Lodwar – Lokitaung Junction (80km)] have been completed as well as a river bridge at Kainuk bridge which guarantee connectivity between Kenya and South Sudan and has resulted in a reduction in travel time between Kitale and Lodwar by 50 per cent. Two other road sections namely Lokitaung’ Junction and Nadapal/Nakodok are expected to be completed by December 2021. The progress of works on the fifth road section between Lokichar and Loichangamatak is expected to be completed by December 2023. 2. Priority socio-economic infrastructure facilities to support the communities in the project area has been agreed upon and KeNHA is preparing an implementation strategy that will allow for the commencement of works by November 2021. 8/23/2021 Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) 3. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has completed the installation of an ICT-based system at Kilindini, Mombasa Port, and its headquarters offices in Nairobi and connection of the same to 30 other KRA stations. This is expected to facilitate clearance and release of goods from the Port and enhance revenue collection. 4. National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has successfully completed the activity on the installation of disaster recovery site and enhanced information security solutions for the driver licensing and vehicle registration system [Transport Integrated Information System (TIMS)]. This has enhanced the security, stability, and reliability of the system by reducing downtimes. 5. The existing fibre optic cable from Eldoret to Nadapal/Nakodok has been rehabilitated and is now in use thereby improving quality services at competitive rates. Meanwhile, the contracts for installation of a new high-capacity fibre optic cable have been awarded and works have commenced. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial Substantial Substantial Macroeconomic Moderate Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Substantial Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Substantial Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary Moderate Moderate Moderate Environment and Social High High High Stakeholders Substantial Substantial Substantial Other Moderate Moderate Moderate Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Reduction in Travel Time between Lokichar-Nadapal IN01025519 ►Reduction in travel time between Nadapal/Nakodok and Lokichar (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 Private Cars – Travel time from Lokichar – Lodwar is 1.5 hours; Lodwar – Lokichoggio is 3 hours and Comments: Lokichoggio – Nakodok is 0.7 hours; a total of approximately 5.2 hours. 8/23/2021 Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Commercial vehicles; Travel time is approximately 8 hours. This is expected to reduce further when road construction works is completed. IN01025567 ►Reduction in transport cost to users (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 Percentage reduction of transport cost for passenger vehicles currently varies for different road sections. This is because the level of completion of road works varies for different sections. For Kitale – Lodwar, a Comments: distance of 300km, fares one way have been reduced from KES3000 (US$30) to KES1500 (US$15) or by 50%. To enhance connectivity between Kenya and South Sudan IN01025520 ►Reduction in cost of ICT access in area served (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 85.00 50.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 Previously, there was one licensed telecommunication operator offering service in Lodwar on microwave technology and the bandwidth was constrained. With the rehabilitation of the fibre network, the bandwidth has improved and there are now many licensed telecommunication operators who have taken up the Comments: capacity of the fibre and are offering improved quality services. Data Collection IN01025566 ►Survey reports on citizen engagement available (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 Citizen engagement monitored by carrying out Social Monitoring and Evaluation Surveys before and after the implementation of contracts for the upgrading of the Nadapal/Nakodok – Lokichar section, the design of the OSBP, pastoralist roadside markets, export processing zones, and fibre optic installation. The Comments: survey will use gender-disaggregated data. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components 8/23/2021 Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Component 1: Upgrading Selected Critical Road Infrastructure IN01025568 ►Length of road rehabilitated - non rural (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 162.20 275.00 338.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 The Government has made a decision to reduce the scope of works for the last Contract on the road section linking Kenya to South Sudan from 88km to 77km due to uncertainty as to when the last 11km will Comments: be made available to the Contractor. The end target will thus be reduced by 11km during the restructuring. IN01025571 ►Number of vehicles crossing Nadapal/Nakodok border post (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 5.00 305.00 572.00 36.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 The total number of vehicles recorded in the month of July 2021 is 572 comprising 79 commercial trucks Comments: and 493 small vehicles. IN01025573 ►Reduction in the number of road accidents along the Lokichar-Nadapal/Nakodok road (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 Reduction of the number of incidences of road accidents occurring along the Lokichar-Nadapal/Nakodok Comments: road. This indicator will be revised during restructuring to reflect the information available with NTSA. Component 2: Facilitation of Regional Transport, Trade and Development IN01025569 ►Pastoralist road side markets established alongside the road upgrading (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 Pastoralist roadside markets are to be established along the project corridor under the second phase. ( This indicator will be revised during restructuring to reflect the cancellation of the South Sudan Phase 1 of Comments: the program). IN01025572 ►Increase in trade volume between Kenya and South Sudan (Percentage, Custom) 8/23/2021 Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 This indicator will be revised during restructuring to reflect the cancellation of the South Sudan Phase 1 of the progra depends on many factors that may not all be related to the project. Comments: Component 4: Enhancing Internet Connectivity IN01025570 ►Length of fiber link installed (km) (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 600.00 600.00 600.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 15-Dec-2020 30-Jul-2021 30-Jun-2021 A total of 400km of the existing 24-core cable has been rehabilitated and is now in use. The contract for Comments: installation of 600km of new cable has been awarded and the contractor has commenced works. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P148853 IDA-56380 Effective USD 500.00 500.00 0.00 283.75 224.81 56% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P148853 IDA-56380 Effective 11-Jun-2015 20-Jul-2015 16-Nov-2015 31-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2021 Cumulative Disbursements 8/23/2021 Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) PBC Disbursement Achievement Disbursed amount in Disbursement % PBC ID PBC Type Description Coc PBC Amount Status Coc for PBC Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 8/23/2021 Page 6 of 6