By MKT Correspondent
Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki yesterday visited Nakuru to oversee progress in construction of markets in the area.
Kindiki noted that traders and farmers in the area will benefit immensely from the Market Infrastructure Programme aimed at growing and dignifying small scale businesses across the Country.
He disclosed that 400 modern markets are in various stages of completion across the 47 counties, including 19 markets in Nakuru County. The DP further observed that construction of an additional two markets in the county will commence later this year to accommodate more traders, among them Mama Mboga.
In Bahati Constituency, he noted, the government is constructing three markets; Kabatini, Bahati and Dundori which will have expanded trading spaces, cold storage facilities, rooms for lactating mothers and other amenities to enable traders interact with their customers in safety and dignity.
In addition, each of the markets will have a fully equipped ICT hub to enable the youth access digital jobs and earn a livelihood under the Kazi Mtandaoni programme.
“We will shortly resolve all outstanding land ownership grievances in Dundori and other parts of Bahati Constituency and issue title deeds to residents,” the DP said, adding, “To facilitate community involvement in the conservation of Dundori Forest, the Government will facilitate limited and orderly access for farming activities and planting of trees without compromising the forest’s ecosystem.”
During the tour, the DP and his team inspected the ongoing works at the Dundori ESP Market whose construction at a cost of KSh51 million will be complete by June.
Among those who accompanied the DP were Nakuru County Deputy Governor David Kones, Bahati MP Irene Njoki, Nakuru County MP Liza Chelule, MCAs as well as other grassroots leaders and hundreds of Bahati Constituency residents.
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