Keumbu residents from Kisii County have expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing construction of Keumbu Market which is one of the oldest market centres in the region.
Known for its availability of Bananas for exports from the region, the county government of Kisii has started expanding the market to make it spacious for increasing number of people trading within its facilities.
On Monday, many residents said the move was overdue since they had raised concerns during the times of the defunct municipal governments although nothing concrete took place in terms of construction to their advantage.
They however asked the county government to expedite the completion of the Market construction to avoid losing revenue.
“I am very pleased as a banana vendor from Keumbu. As businesspeople, we will no longer be exposed to rains neither to extreme sunlight due to this initiative. I am very happy with what the county government has begun to do,” said Eunice Moraa the area businesslady.
Another area resident Vincet Nyaberi said, “This project was long overdue but we have to appreciate the county for finally launching it. However, it will be very essential if they expedite the process so that we can carry out our businesses as usual.”
They rallied their support behind Kisii Governor James Ongwae by terming him a ‘Visionary and hardworking’ leader and urged the county residents to support the county government’s initiatives instead of engaging in irrational politics.