President William Ruto’s government has initiated the construction of eight modern markets across Narok County, investing a total of Sh1.3 billion. This significant investment, facilitated by President Ruto’s administration, aims to enhance economic opportunities and uplift the livelihoods of grassroots traders in the region.

The State Department of Housing and Urban Department is implementing the project through its Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) which will construct the eight markets in various trading centers in the county.

Already, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu commissioned the projects at Ololulunga and Ntulele trading centers, which are among the towns benefiting from the modern markets.

Governor Ntutu said the program is among the mega projects being undertaken by the government to uplift the livelihood of the people in the grassroots as thousands of traders will benefit from the programme.

He directed the contractors to use the local residents to do the construction work in a bid to create employment for the many jobless youths in the county.

“The vision of the government is to create job opportunities for the many jobless youths. The building of these markets will create that opportunity as hundreds of local people will be employed in the construction work,” he said.

The modern markets, operational six days a week, will provide a conducive environment for traders, particularly women, saving them from harsh weather conditions.

Governor Ntutu’s initiative to enhance security with concrete fencing and improve sanitation with a dedicated dumping site reflects the government’s commitment to promoting trade and ensuring the well-being of traders.

The governor was accompanied by the Chair of the Housing Committee in National Assembly Johannah Ngeno, Narok South MP Kitilai Ntutu and Narok East MP Ken Aramat.