Bungoma Governor officially unveiled the construction of a Sh 272 million ultra-modern market at Kamukuywa in Kimilili Sub County, Bungoma County. The state-of-the-art facility will have the capacity to accommodate 4,000 traders. The market will contain stalls, a banking hall, offices, sanitation facilities, open-air retail space, paved driveways, and a baby care room. Additionally, the ultra-modern market will be fitted with modern technology devices to ease connectivity.
The market will have a perimeter wall around the market and well-fitted flood lights. This will ensure the safety of traders and their merchandise, allowing for a 24-hour business cycle. Additionally, the market will attract the construction of a health facility in the area to expedite the health sector. The market is anticipated to be complete within one year.
Once completed, the market will be a relief to traders who ply their trade on dusty and unhygienic grounds. The market will ease congestion on the busy Kitale-Webuye tarmac.
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Significance of the ultra-modern market construction to the economy and development of Bungoma County
While addressing the residents at the market, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka claimed the project will be constructed in line with his government’s plan. The plan is to propagate the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector to propel the economy of the county.
The Governor noted that the project will significantly improve the business environment at Kamukuywa, which sits on a Webuye-Kitale highway.
Present during the groundbreaking ceremony was Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa. MP Barasa said that this significant event marks the initiation of the market’s development. Additionally, the market is expected to bring abundant advantages to the local community.
“The establishment of this market is a promising step towards boosting local commerce and improving the overall livelihoods of the people in the region,” he added.
