The government has completed the Mwichiune ESP Market in Meru County, marking another milestone in the implementation of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
In a statement, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the project reflects the government’s commitment to improving livelihoods through targeted infrastructure investments.
“H.E. President William Samoei Ruto continues to honour the social contract he promised Kenyans in his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), by investing in infrastructure that uplifts everyday livelihoods,” he said.
The market, located in Mwichiune within South Imenti, is expected to serve as a key commercial hub for the region, which is known for its vibrant agricultural and trading activities.
“In Meru County, the Mwichiune ESP Market, situated in Mwichiune, a vibrant agricultural and trading hub for the South Imenti region, is now complete and ready for commissioning,” Omollo stated.
The facility comprises 127 stalls designed to provide traders with organized, secure, and accessible working spaces, a move expected to boost small businesses and enhance local commerce.
“The 127-stall facility is designed to offer organized, secure and accessible trading spaces, enabling local entrepreneurs to operate within a structured and modern environment that supports growth and stability,” he added.
Beyond trading spaces, the market includes additional amenities aimed at supporting both economic and social activities in the area.
“The market also integrates a fully equipped ICT hub, a social hall and a modern kitchen, alongside other essential amenities that enrich both commerce and community life,” the PS noted.
Omollo also highlighted the role of the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration in ensuring the project’s successful completion.
“Its successful delivery reaffirms the coordinated efforts of the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration, whose role in mobilizing local structures and ensuring seamless implementation has been instrumental throughout the construction phase.”
The completion of the market is part of a broader government strategy to invest in grassroots infrastructure aimed at empowering small-scale traders and stimulating local economies across the country.
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