Chwele town has the second-largest open-air market in Kenya with an annual Sh13 billion turnover but it's in dire need of improve to spur economic development. Chwele in Bungoma is the Kenya's second largest open-air market after Karatina in Nyeri. "Kongowea and Mbale city in Uganda have modern markets but we continue suffering in deplorable conditions in Chwele, Wangila said. "The government should improve services by providing proper infrastructure and ensuring security if revenue collection is to improve,' he said. He said the need for improvement is urgent as the the volume of commodities exchanged at Chwele market is enormous.

Source: The Star May 30, 2021 18:56 UTC