The commitment of the Nakuru County Government to improving market infrastructure and providing conducive spaces for traders has materialized with the official handover of completed market stalls to the traders of Narasha market, located in Olkaria Ward, Naivasha Sub-County. During the handover ceremony, Samuel Ndegwa, the Chief Officer for Trade,…
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Nakuru County Urges Investors to Tap into Strategic Sectors for Mutual Growth
The Nakuru County Government is extending an invitation to investors to explore various subsectors within the county, aiming to unlock economic value and generate job opportunities. Mr. Stephen Kuria, the County Executive Committee Member for Trade, identified key sectors such as food and beverages, textiles, clothing, paper printing, metals, chemicals,…
Continue Reading....Nakuru Takes Lead in SBDC-Kenya Pilot Program to Empower Small Businesses
Deputy Governor H.E. David Kones, along with Chief Officers Samuel Ndegwa and Martin Kagai, participated in the opening of a crucial workshop for the task force on the establishment of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Sarova Woodlands. The workshop, graced by Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni from the State Department…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Officials Embark on Benchmarking Tour for Youth Empowerment
Nakuru County’s Chief Officer in charge of Youth, Sports, and Talents, Ms. Stella Mwaura, and her Trade counterpart, Chief Officer Samuel Ndegwa, recently led a delegation from their respective departments on a benchmarking tour of markets in Nairobi County, with a particular focus on youth empowerment. During their visit, the…
Continue Reading....Community Forum held to help Combat Illicit Trade and Substance Abuse in Mang’u
Nakuru County’s Public Participation and Citizen Engagement Chief Officer, Edward Gitau, joined hands with his Trade counterpart, Samuel Ndegwa, in a vital community forum held in Mang’u, Menengai West Ward. This gathering, attended by local residents, business owners, and county officials, addressed the pressing issue of an increasing number of…
Continue Reading....Improving sanitation at Heshima Market, Kiamaina
Nakuru County has made enhancing sanitation at all markets a top priority to better serve traders and the public. Mr. Samwel Ndegwa, the Chief Officer of Trade, handed over a state-of-the-art toilet facility to the traders at Heshima Market in Kiamaina Ward, Bahati Sub-county today. The traders praised Governor Susan…
Continue Reading....Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika Collaborates with Nasher Market Traders to Allocate Displaced Traders’ Slots
Nakuru County Governor, H.E. Susan Kihika, this morning held a meeting with leaders of traders from Nakuru City’s Nasher Market to address the allocation of 296 slots to displaced traders. During the meeting, Governor Kihika emphasized the importance of fairness in slot allocation and urged the team, led by Vice…
Continue Reading....Revamping Gilgil Fresh Fruit Market with Modern Banana Lock-Up
The construction of Banana lock-ups in Gilgil Fresh Fruit Market, Gilgil Ward, Gilgil Sub-county is taking shape following the handing over of the site to the contractor. Speaking during the inspection of the progress of the construction, Chief Officer Samwel Ndegwa said the lockups are geared to revive the fortunes…
Continue Reading....County Trade Executive Stephen Kuria Leads Inspection of Njoro Market Construction
County Trade Executive, Hon. Stephen Kuria, headed a team of County officials to inspect the construction project of Njoro Market in Njoro Ward, Njoro Sub County, in preparation for its official handover to traders by Governor Susan Kihika. Hon. Kuria emphasized that the project aligns with Governor Susan Kihika’s manifesto,…
Continue Reading....Gilgil Mtumba Market Receives New Market Shade for Improved Trading Conditions
Traders at the Gilgil Mtumba market, located in Gilgil Ward, Gilgil Sub County, are now operating in a safer and more comfortable environment following the official handover of a new market shade by the County Government. Mr. Samuel Ndegwa, the County Trade Chief Officer, emphasized that this project aligns with…
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