- Mwala’s Ksh76.2 million market is 60 per cent complete.
- The facility is expected to open by late September for 1,600 traders.
- Cold rooms and an ICT hub will support small businesses.
Small-scale traders in Mwala, Machakos County, are set to benefit from improved trading facilities following progress on the construction of the Ksh76.2 million Mwala Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market.
The modern market, which is 60 per cent complete, is expected to be ready by late September 2026 and will provide organised business spaces for about 1,600 traders.
The project was inspected by the Machakos County Development Technical Committee (CDTC), led by Mwala Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) David Tegutwa, who represented the County Commissioner. The inspection focused on assessing the progress of the project and identifying challenges that could delay its completion.
Sub-County Clerk of Works Evans Mutuvi said financing remained the main challenge but construction was progressing steadily.
“The project is currently 60 per cent complete. The main challenge we are facing is financing, but there are no issues with the community. We are working towards completing the project by late September,” Mutuvi said.
Construction started on January 17, 2026, with between 10 and 30 workers engaged at the site depending on the stage of the works.
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For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the market is expected to provide a more conducive environment for businesses by giving traders access to modern infrastructure and organised trading spaces.
The facility will feature smart market amenities, including cold rooms, a management office, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hub and a social hall.
The cold rooms are expected to benefit traders dealing in perishable goods by providing better storage facilities, potentially reducing losses and improving the quality of products sold to customers.
The ICT hub could also provide traders with opportunities to access digital services and improve the way they manage and market their businesses.
Tegutwa said the technical committee would continue monitoring the project to ensure the remaining works are completed within the set timeframe. Once completed, the market is expected to strengthen local trade in Mwala by providing small businesses with improved infrastructure while creating a more organised
By Bernard Magada
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