The Nairobi City County Government has shown commitment to supporting businesses by operationalizing all stalled and incomplete markets, and constructing new modern markets.

The complete markets include Mwariro Market, Westlands market, Karandini market, Gikomba market, and Kangundo road market. 

Markets such as Mwariro, located in Kariokor, Starehe constituency and Westlands market, located in Westlands Constituency can accommodate more than 3,000 traders and have ample parking.

The markets have new-look ablution blocks, modern stalls, parking areas, and also link roads for improved accessibility. 

Governor Sakaja’s administration is committed to delivering 20 markets to Nairobi residents within five years.

“I thank Governor Sakaja and the area MCA Hon Clement Kamaru, for giving us the opportunity to construct Kahawa West market. I’m now able to feed my family, and ensure I’m able to pay fees for my school going children, ” said Lewis Maina, a carpenter at Kahawa West market.

The newly constructed modern markets will contain among other amenities, a cold room, space for fresh produce & mali mali traders, Kitchen, washrooms, an ICT hub, daycares, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) installations, social hall and ramp for easy access by Persons Living with Disabilities.

Governor Sakaja’s administration has also announced plans to expand the daycare program to other markets, including Kahawa West market, Mutuini market, and Kangundo market along Kangundo road.

Currently, the daycare services program is operational in Mwariro market and Gikomba market, serving over 70 young kids.

“These daycares in our markets have been widely welcomed by traders. The Nairobi County government has provided us with space in every market, which has significantly improved trade for mothers who no longer have to worry about their children but concentrate on running their businesses,” said Peninah Ndegwah, Managing Director of Wow Mom, Kenya.

Currently, Nairobi has built-up markets and open-air markets which include Muthurwa market, Jericho market, fish market Gikomba, Wakulima market, Uhuru market, City park market, Toi Market and two markets which are along Landhies Road, and Kayole Spine Road in Embakasi.

The markets create opportunities for the city residents to have a decent place to earn a living with dignity and order.

Written by Mike Kaguongo, TV47