President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday reopened the Mackinon Meat Market in Mombasa which, was rebuild by the National Youth Service youth.

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He opened the facility which he said will help spur economic development in the Coastal region.

Mackinon Meat Market had stayed closed for close to three years after being run down.

Uhuru said the management of the market should ensure it operates so that it help offer employment opportunities to youth in the area.

The market, mainly sales meet.