President Ruto Allocates Ksh 15K Per Trader to Vacate Luanda Market Land
Kenya’s President William Ruto has issued a financial package to support traders at Luanda Market in Vihiga County as they vacate the land to allow for the construction of a modern market.
During a groundbreaking ceremony held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Ruto announced a directive to ensure that each trader receives Ksh 15,000 to facilitate their relocation and restart their businesses.
The President confirmed that a total of Ksh 3 million would be distributed among the 200 vendors affected. He tasked the county governor with ensuring that every trader gets their fair share of the funds.
“Because of your resilience and dedication, I am providing Ksh 3 million for all the traders here who have been displaced. Each of you will receive Ksh 15,000 to help you recover from the losses and start afresh,” Ruto stated.
He added, “I urge the governor to ensure that every trader gets their allocation without fail. This support will help you resume your businesses as the construction of the new market begins.”
The President also promised that the Luanda Modern Market project, which is set to cost Ksh 365 million, would be completed by December 2025. He assured the vendors and the community that construction would commence immediately.
“I have already allocated Ksh 365 million for this market. Work begins today, and I will personally come back before the year ends to officially launch it, so you can resume your operations in the new facility,” Ruto said.
Ruto’s Development Agenda in Western Kenya
President Ruto is currently on a development tour of the Western Kenya region, focusing heavily on improving market infrastructure to support local businesses.
On Sunday, January 19, while addressing residents in Bungoma County during an interdenominational service, the President pledged to construct a Ksh 350 million market in Cheptais. This marks a significant increase from the initial allocation of Ksh 50 million, following a review that identified the need for a larger, more modern facility.
“The original plan for a Ksh 50 million market has been revised to Ksh 350 million to reflect the area’s potential and needs,” Ruto said. He assured residents that construction would begin within the month.
Ruto also revealed plans to build markets in Chwele, Bungoma Town, and Kipsigon, with Ksh 50 million set aside for the Kipsigon project. Additionally, the government aims to establish 15 new markets across Bungoma County as part of a national initiative to modernize and expand market infrastructure.
Expanding Market Infrastructure Across Kenya
The President highlighted his administration’s broader goal of constructing 400 markets nationwide, building on the 200 markets already completed. He described the initiative as the most extensive market expansion project ever undertaken by any government in Kenya.
“This is part of a deliberate strategy to support agriculture. We are building markets where farmers can sell their produce, ensuring they have access to reliable spaces for trade,” Ruto explained.
The new markets will feature cold storage facilities to minimize post-harvest losses and add value to agricultural produce. Ruto also emphasized that the initiative would create numerous job opportunities, particularly for the youth, as part of efforts to address unemployment in the country.
“These markets will not only benefit farmers but also provide employment for many young people struggling to find work. By enhancing agro-processing and value addition, we are creating sustainable opportunities across the agricultural value chain,” the President concluded.
Ruto’s development tour underscores his administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth, empowering traders, and improving livelihoods through targeted infrastructure projects.
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