The construction of a KSh205 million modern market in Chepkorio, Keiyo South Constituency, is expected to provide trading space for 200 traders, as the Government expands investment in commercial infrastructure across Elgeyo Marakwet County.
President William Ruto inspected the project on the fourth day of his North Rift development tour, highlighting its role in improving facilities for local traders.
The market forms part of a wider KSh12 billion investment in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which the President said would deliver 3,000 housing units, nine modern markets and student hostels.
Once completed, the Chepkorio facility is expected to provide a designated trading space for local businesses. Its impact will depend on the facilities delivered, accessibility and the arrangements for allocating stalls to traders.
The project was among several infrastructure initiatives visited by the President in Keiyo South.
He also inspected the 380-unit Chepkorio Affordable Housing Project, flagged off a KSh632 million Last Mile Electricity Connectivity Project targeting 3,169 homes and launched the construction of a 30-kilometre road linking Chepkorio Township, Kaplimo and Kipsaina at a cost of KSh1.8 billion.
The projects address different infrastructure needs, from housing and electricity access to transport and commercial facilities.
The market’s delivery will be a key milestone for traders with its benefits ultimately measured by the availability of suitable trading spaces and their accessibility to businesses and customers. The project’s completion timeline and stall-allocation arrangements were not provided during the inspection.
