Nairobi governor Mike Sonko with his deputy Polycarp Igathe at a past event. (Photo/the-star.co.ke)

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Nairobi is working on building a new modern market centre. 

Revealing the development, Nairobi governor Mike Sonko said his government was planning on partnering with other stakeholders to see the project a success. 

He said that World Bank have already agreed to work with them and that the work has already begun after an initial injection of cash. 

"World Bank has committed a total of Sh650m for the development of Mwariro and Karandini modern storey markets with ample parking which the County has waived all fees and approval charges," he said. 

"The construction of these markets will commence immediately," the governor added.