During a recent trip to Addis Ababa, the author experienced exceptional service from a Kenyan embassy staff member who recovered his lost reading glasses, highlighting a positive Kenyan spirit that contrasts with divisive political rhetoric. This personal anecdote frames a discussion about the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP), a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity between Northern Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The project, financed by the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Arab banks, involves substantial investments in roads, border posts, fiber optic cables, and social facilities, costing over 200 billion shillings. A key lesson from the visit pertains to harmonizing axle load regulations and driving orientations to facilitate seamless truck operations and boost regional trade.