Construction of Eldoret’s 64 Market Moves another Step Closer to Start

Construction works for the multi-billion Eldoret’s 64 ultra-modern market have moved yet another step closer to groundbreaking.

The project, jointly funded by the National Government and the County Government of Uasin Gishu to the tune of Ksh6 billion is aimed at addressing the challenge of lack of space for traders to operate from.

On Monday, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii presided over the clearing of the market, to pave way for the constructions of the modern one.

Speaking at the event, the governor said works on the project will be complete within a year of start.

“If we have all resources available, we anticipate that this market will be ready in the next one year. I am hopeful we will not have a challenge of the resources,” the county boss said.

He said once complete, the Eldoret 64 Market will be an iconic building in the town.

Jobs to the locals

In addition, he expressed optimism that once the project commences, it will provide job opportunities to tens of the local youths.

“We have many unemployed youths, especially those that were pulling trollies who were affected with the closure of this market. As a county, we have agreed that we will ask the contractor to ensure locals get the jobs in this project,” Bii said.

The State Department for Housing and Urban Development earlier this December advertised tender for the construction of the market.

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Dateline for interested bidders to submit their tender papers was set for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Uasin Gishu News understands groundbreaking for the Eldoret 64 Market will take place before the end of the year.

Last week, the design for the market, first proposed by President William Ruto following a request from Governor Bii was unveiled.

The 6-storey building will be able to house up to 10,000 traders.

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“Out of the stalls that will be in his market, we will have spaces for those traders from rural areas so that they can also benefit from this facility,” the governor said.