LEADERS, TRADERS HOLD PRAYERS AS WOTE MARKET CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

Leaders from the County Government of Makueni County on Monday joined traders at the temporary Wote market site for prayers ahead of the construction of the Wote Modern Market.

The session was led by CECM for ICT, Education and Internship Japheth Mang’oka and CECM for Infrastructure, Transport, Public Works and Energy Peter Mumo. It was held at the relocation site where traders have been moved to pave the way for the project, a joint initiative of the county and national governments.

Speaking at the event, Mumo urged traders to remain calm and patient during the construction period, saying the government would work to minimize disruption to businesses and complete the project within the set timeline.

Mang’oka called for cooperation from traders to ensure smooth implementation of the project, noting that electricity and security have been provided at the temporary site to support business operations. He officially declared the relocation site open, allowing traders to resume operations as construction begins.

Also present were Wote Nziu Ward MCA Felix Mateso, Chief Officer for Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture and Tourism Jossylyn Mutua, and Chief Officer for Devolution, Public Participation, County Administration and Special Programs Daniel Ndolo, alongside other county officials.

Traders welcomed the relocation and thanked Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and the county administration for facilitating the transition, expressing optimism that the modern market will boost trade in Wote town.