Kiambu county government has advertised for the construction of six new markets at an estimated cost of Sh200 million in a move to boost trade. Speaking on Thursday in Kiambu town when the county received support from Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition to improve markets, Governor James Nyoro said the county is putting up smaller markets. He said all smaller markets within the county will be improved so that the trading environment is improved. He said the county government through department of trade is looking for another Sh1 billion to put another four markets which are Wangige, Kiambu, Madaraka market Thika and another one in Githurai. We decided to collaborate with county governments to do a project called "Keeping food market working" that would help keep the open air market open,” said Kagwara.

Source: The Star May 07, 2021 09:00 UTC