The County Government of Mombasa has issued a 45-day deadline to traders operating at Makupa/Majengo market to vacate the premises to pave the way for the construction of a new modern facility.
In a notice on Monday, March 2, the Mombasa County Director Trade - Department of Tourism, Culture and Trade, Peter Migosi, explained that the move is aimed at enabling redevelopment of the market into a modern facility with improved amenities.
"The County Government of Mombasa wishes to notify all traders operating in Makupa/Majengo market to remove and clear their wares from the market within Forty Five [45] days from the date of this notice.
"This is to facilitate the construction of a new modern market intended to accommodate more traders, improve work environment, provide better storage facilities, foster safety and security of traders and their wares," the notice read.
Migosi further stated that the project aligns with broader economic transformation efforts under the national development plan.
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"The project is part of the ongoing flagship initiative under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which reflects the National and County Government's commitment in creating jobs and promoting business especially for the people of Mvita," the notice added.
The County Director urged traders to relocate to a designated temporary site during the construction period.
"You are kindly urged to safely pack and remove all your belongings from your current stall and move to a temporary open air market located near the market along Majengo road as may be directed by the County Director Trade," the notice further read.
According to Migosi, the construction is expected to be completed in less than a year, with current traders receiving priority once the new market is ready.
"The Modern market construction project is expected to take less than 12 months, after which priority for the new, modern stalls will be given to current traders in and outside the market," the notice concluded.
All affected traders have been urged to comply within the stipulated timeframe to avoid enforcement action in accordance with county laws.
This comes days after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) issued a seven-day notice to roadside traders operating along sections of Thika Superhighway.
In a notice on Monday, February 23, the authority informed traders at Kihunguro, Allsops, and Delview sections of the requirement to vacate the road reserve within a week.
"The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify ALL roadside traders operating along the Thika Superhighway at Kihunguro (both bounds), Allsops (both bounds), and Delview Sections to remove and clear their wares from the road reserve within seven (7) days from the date of this notice," the notice read.
KeNHA explained that the directive is meant to pave the way for the construction of designated roadside stations aimed at improving traffic management and safety along the affected sections.
"This is to facilitate the construction of designated roadside stations intended to enhance corridor functionality, improve safety standards, and alleviate traffic congestion along the affected sections," the statement added.
KeNHA further noted that the move is part of road safety improvement efforts designed to streamline operations along the highway and minimize accidents.
"The project is part of the Authority's ongoing road safety improvement initiatives that seek to reduce accidents, enhance order within the road reserve, and ensure the unobstructed flow of traffic along the Highway," the notice further read.
KeNHA urged all affected traders to comply within the stipulated timeline, warning that enforcement action will be taken against those who fail to adhere to the directive.
"All affected traders are urged to comply within the stipulated timeframe to avoid enforcement action in accordance with the relevant laws governing road reserves," the statement concluded.
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