Traders Meet Sakaja, Agree to Relocate to Kangundo Road Market in Bid to Ease Congestion

Traders from Muthurwa and Marikiti markets, dealing in produce like onions, potatoes, oranges, and pineapples, have agreed to relocate to Kangundo Market following a meeting with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

The move aims to reduce congestion in the city’s crowded markets, which are operating well beyond their intended capacity.

During the meeting, chaired by Sakaja and attended by Nairobi Regional Police Boss Adamson Bungei, Wakulima Market Chair Paul Maina (Tonnie) expressed traders’ readiness for the transition.

“Kangundo Market is modern, with space for over 5,000 traders, and we are convinced that this move will benefit us,” Maina said.

Governor Sakaja emphasized that the relocation is necessary to restore order and improve conditions for traders.

He noted that the overcrowded Muthurwa and Marikiti markets, designed for 1,200 traders, now host three times that number.

To support the move, the Governor announced a two-month waiver on cess fees usually collected by the county, acknowledging the disruption the relocation may cause.

“You won’t pay anything for the next two months as you settle in,” Sakaja confirmed.

Nairobi Police Boss Bungei assured traders that security would be provided during the transition, affirming that their safety was a priority.

Kangundo Market, with its capacity to accommodate 5,000 traders and 4,000 parking slots, is strategically located near key highways, making it a prime business hub for the traders.