Traders elated as Governments embarks on construction of a modern market at Gikoe

Hundreds of traders who operate at Gikoe town in Mathioya sub county, Murang’a are in high hopes as the national government embarks on the construction of a modern market. The Sh54 million market is earmarked to accommodate 204 traders, a social hall and ICT hub among other amenities. The ICT hub, Kimani added, will provide opportunities for youth from the area to train on digital skills and provide a platform for those engaged in online jobs.

One of the traders, Mercy Wanjiru said lack of modern markets have led them to incur losses especially during rain seasons..