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· Nairobi County has set aside Sh1.2 billion for building modern kiosks and upgrading open-air markets to beautify the city
· The project will be implemented in phases starting July
· It is expected to be completed within the financial year ending June 30, 2022
Nairobi County has set aside Sh1.2 billion for building modern kiosks and upgrading open-air markets to beautify the city. The project will be implemented in phases starting July. It is expected to be completed within the financial year ending June 30, 2022.
According to the Nairobi County Fiscal Strategy Paper, Sh138.2 million has been set aside for the launch phase. From the allocation, Sh25 million will be used in setting up kiosks across 10 wards, namely Pumwani, Kware, Pangani, Kabiro, Dandora, and Kariobangi North. Mowlem, Hamza/Maringo, Kangemi and Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course wards will also benefit from the revamp.
Another Sh20 million will go towards construction of a new city park market. Makina market construction will take up Sh17 million out of the total project cost of Sh42 million. The extension of Dandora E market will take up Sh15 million out of a total allocation of Sh35 million.
Renovation at Muthurwa market has been allocated Sh15 million, while an equal amount will be used in construction of a perimeter wall and sheds at Kamulu market. The two projects have been allocated Sh70 million. The drilling of boreholes at Westlands market, installation and connection with reservoirs and networking will be done at a cost of Sh10 million out of the total project cost of Sh15 million.
