Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Nadapal Lokichogio LAPSSET Corridor in Arid Pastoralist
The 317-kilometer border between Kenya and South Sudan is a remote frontier in a corner of East Africa known for its rugged terrain and pastoralist communities. This is a developing corridor, one that holds strategic importance for regional trade and integration, particularly for connecting South Sudan to the Kenyan port of Lamu.
4×4 Rough Banditry in Aid Trucker Self-Sufficient
The main border crossing is at Nadapal, which is considered the official point of entry. It connects the Kenyan town of Lokichogio, a historic hub for aid operations, with the southeastern part of South Sudan. The road is a key part of the LAPSSET corridor, an ambitious infrastructure project aiming to link Kenya, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.