The Elgeyo Marakwet County Government, through Governor Wisley Rotich, has ordered the demolition of a section of the wall of the modern Economic Stimulus Market that collapsed in October last year. Reconstruction will begin from scratch.

The 3-storey building, which was expected to cost the Kenyan government Ksh 50 million, collapsed due to a faulty structural design and columns that were unable to support that side of the structure.

The order was based on a report from the National Construction Authority, which confirmed that the overall construction is safe, but the collapsed wall must be demolished. It is also advised that new columns be constructed to properly support the building.

The modern market, known as the Economic Stimulus Market, was expected to benefit over 3,000 traders, particularly women.

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