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 | Eastern Africa | Transport Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2015 | Seq No: 7 | ARCHIVED on 08-Mar-2019 | ISR35453 | Implementing Agencies: THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development 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: -- 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 Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions Component 1. Upgrading of Critical Road Infrastructure 1. Implementation progress: The construction works of a 298km road stretch from Loichangamatak to Nadapal/Nakodok is progressing though slightly behind schedule. The completion rates are as follows: Loichangamatak – Lodwar (50km) at 14.5 percent; Lodwar – Lokitaung’ Junction (80km) at 23 percent; Lokitaung’ Junction – Kalobeiyei River (80km) at 10 percent; and Kalobeyei river – Nadapal/Nakodok at 8.8 percent. Also delayed is the construction of Kainuk bridge. 3/8/2019 Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) 2.There are several challenges affecting the work progress. These include: (i) inadequate water for construction and contractors continue to explore possible source of adequate sources; (ii) lack of skilled laborers in the locality and reluctance of the locals to allow workers outside Turkana to work in the contracts; (iii) unending unrest by the local workers demanding for increase in wages; and (iv) continued demand for royalties for borrow areas and quarry sites by the county government even after payment for such sites is made to the community who own such land which was not factored in the costs during at the bidding stage. KeNHA continue to engage with the leadership and the host communities in addressing these challenges. 3. Land acquisition, and compensation, and relocation of utilities: The process has not been completed and this will likely result in delays and inordinate extension of time, and additional cost for both the works and supervision consultancy contracts. KeNHA is urged to keep the affected communities updated on the process of land acquisition and compensation. 4. Reconstruction of Lokichar – Loichangamatak road section (40km). KeNHA is yet to finalize the evaluation of the 18 bids received. Similarly, evaluation of proposals for supervision consultancy is underway. KeNHA expects to submit both evaluation reports to the Bank for review by the end of February 2019. 5. Consultancy services on Social Needs Assessment: The assignment is underway. Communities have been consulted and they presented their needs. The consultant is now compiling the report which clear priorities. 6. Management of GBV: The selection process to enhance the capacity of KeNHA in managing this challenge is advanced. Proposals received are under evaluation by KeNHA. The contract is expected to be awarded by the end of March 2019. Component 2. Facilitation of Regional Transport, Trade and Development 1. Support to KRA: Implementation of activities under KRA is delayed and is of concern. KRA has reconstituted the project implementation team and it is hoped that this will help in turning around its performance. Component 3. Institutional Development and Program Management 1. Data Security for the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS): NTSA has commenced the re-bidding process after obtaining non-responsive bids. 2. Project Performance monitoring and impact evaluation: State Department of Infrastructure is yet to award the contract to the winning public university to carry out the assignment. This is of concern to the Bank and the matter has been brought to the attention of the department. Component 4. Enhancing Internet Connectivity 1. Rehabilitation of existing fiber optic cable (NOFBI 1 FON) from Lesseru to Lokichioggo. The works have commenced and will take 15 months. 2. Preparation of concept design of the fiber optic cable (615km) and preparation of bidding document for the works contract. Completion of the preparation of the bidding document is delayed and this activity is now on the critical path. Unless ICT Authority expedites finalizing the bidding document and procuring a vendor, the installation works may not be completed within the project life. 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 Sustainability Substantial Substantial Substantial Fiduciary Moderate Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Substantial High High Stakeholders Substantial Substantial Substantial Other Moderate Moderate Moderate Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial 3/8/2019 Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Reduction in Travel Time between Lokichar-Nadapal IN00655652 ►Reduction in travel time between Nadapal/Nakodok and Lokichar (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 The current travel time is about 2 days and after second project completion this is expected to reduce to 1 Comments: day IN00655655 ►Reduction in transport cost to users (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Reduction of transport cost that the users of the corridor pay, expected from the improvement of the road Comments: and the transit regime To enhance connectivity between Kenya and South Sudan IN00655653 ►Reduction in cost of ICT access in area served (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Comments: Reduction in ICT access cost due to the installation of fiber optics Data Collection IN00655654 ►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 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 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 Comments: of the OSBP, pastoralist road side markets, export processing zones, and fiber optic installation. The survey will use gender disaggregated data. 3/8/2019 Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Component 1: Upgrading Selected Critical Road Infrastructure IN00655656 ►Length of road rehabilitated - non rural (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 338.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Comments: Road to be rehabilitated during the second phase of the program - the second project IN00655659 ►Number of vehicles crossing Nadapal/Nakodok border post (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 5.00 5.00 5.00 36.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Comments: Number of vehicles crossing the border post at Nadapal/Nakodok border in both directions. IN00655661 ►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 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Reduction of the number of incidences of road accidents occurring along the Lokichar-Nadapal/Nakodok Comments: road. Component 2: Facilitation of Regional Transport, Trade and Development IN00655657 ►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 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Comments: Pastoralist road side markets to be established along the project corridor under the second phase. IN00655660 ►Increase in trade volume between Kenya and South Sudan (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 3/8/2019 Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Increasing trade volume between Kenya and South Sudan as a result of improved road condition and Comments: trade facilitation measures as well as improving on road safety along the Lesseru-Nadapal/Nakodok road section Component 4: Enhancing Internet Connectivity IN00655658 ►Length of fiber link installed (km) (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 601.00 Date 12-Jun-2015 04-Jul-2018 12-Feb-2019 30-Jun-2021 Comments: Length of the fiber link between Nadapal/Nakodok and Eldoret 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 94.69 410.55 19% 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 3/8/2019 Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report EA Regional Transport , Trade and Development Facilitation Project (Second Phase of Program) (P148853) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 3/8/2019 Page 6 of 6