MAKUENI BEGINS RELOCATION OF TRADERS AHEAD OF WOTE MODERN MARKET CONSTRUCTION

Makueni County has commenced the relocation of more than 300 small-scale traders to temporary structures to pave the way for the construction of a modern market in Wote town.

The Sh350 million market project is being undertaken by the national government in collaboration with the county government of Makueni. The facility is expected to transform trade in the area by replacing the current congested open-air trading spaces.

Speaking during an impromptu tour of the construction site in Wote, Mutula Kilonzo Jr. thanked stakeholders for facilitating what he described as a smooth and humane relocation process aimed at minimizing business disruption and protecting traders’ livelihoods.

The planned modern market will feature smart stalls, proper sanitation facilities, digital payment hubs and improved waste disposal systems, offering traders a cleaner and more organized working environment.

Traders at the site expressed appreciation to Governor Mutula for securing alternative temporary spaces to allow continuity of their businesses as they await completion of the new market.

To support the initiative, the governor has donated building materials for the construction of the temporary structures that will host traders during the transition period.