Gov't Unveils New Amagoro ESP Market in Busia [Photos]

The government has unveiled the newly completed Amagoro ESP Market in Busia County. 

In a statement on Sunday, October 4, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the market is expected to strengthen economic activity and trade along the Kenya-Uganda border. 

PS Omollo noted that the market provides a central trading hub for local enterprises and will support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

“The newly constructed Amagoro ESP Market in Busia County is strengthening economic infrastructure for communities along the Kenya–Uganda border. 

“By providing a modern trading hub, the project will support local enterprises, facilitate regional trade and create greater opportunities for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector,” read the statement. 

The market comprises two modern single-storey blocks with 200 smart stalls, display areas, secure storage, offices and cold rooms for perishable goods. 

The facility also has a revenue office, ICT hub, social hall, food court, ATM lobby and an accessible ablution block.

PS Omollo highlighted that the market will provide traders with a safer, organized and more productive trading environment while supporting commercial activities around the key regional gateway.

“The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration continues to foster security and effective administration at Kenya's entry and exit points, creating a secure environment for cross-border movement,” he added. 

This comes a day after PS Omollo issued an update on the ongoing construction of the modern Gikomba market in Nairobi. 

In a statement on Friday, October 2, PS Omollo said phases one and two of the project are in the final stretch, while phase three is in the superstructure frame.

He highlighted that ongoing works at the market include plumbing, plastering, stall partitioning, painting and external civil works.

According to the Interior PS, the modern market will accommodate up to 7,000 traders once complete. 

“Phases One and Two are now in the final stretch, with plumbing, plastering, stall partitioning, painting and external civil works underway, while Phase Three has progressed to the superstructure frame. 

“Once complete, the facility will provide well-ventilated, numbered multi-level stalls for up to 7,000 traders,” said PS Omollo.

He also said phase one of the project incorporates an integrated fire station, mechanical lifts for heavy goods, standard sanitation blocks and a fish-processing zone for 300 specialized traders. 

Other amenities include a day-care centre, modern kitchens, an ICT hub, and a youth community centre.