Funded at a cost of Sh324 million, Nyeri’s New Modern Market project is designed to provide a modern trading space for local entrepreneurs and support economic activity in the town.
The project is currently 61 percent complete, with the substructure and superstructure works substantially in place.
Rex Shiano looks out over the bustling construction site of the Nyeri Modern Market Project in Nyeri Town. As the Inspector of Works, Rex has watched the project take shape over the past year. Together with a sister project, the market is designed to accommodate 750 traders, moving them from a congested, dusty parking lot into a modern trading facility. PHOTO: FILEDiana Muthoni-Getira’s journey at the Nyeri Modern Market project illustrates how academic training can translate into real-world impact. Stepping beyond her comfort zone, Diana found her place on-site and took on the critical role of Health and Safety Officer (HSO). PHOTO: FILEArmed with technical training from Nyeri Technical, casual worker Lucy Maingi is putting her practical construction skills to work at the Nyeri Modern Market site, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to the project’s progress. PHOTO: FILEApplying his technical training from Thika Technical, tradesman Samuel Maina Kimunya carries out carpentry and formwork at the Nyeri Modern Market site, earning a steady income to support his family while gaining valuable hands-on experience. His story highlights how local development projects are creating employment opportunities for young people. PHOTO: FILEAn electrician carefully installs electrical conduits and wall boxes within the stone structure, applying his specialised skills to support the project’s progress and contribute to a modern facility for the community. PHOTO: FILEEquipped with safety gear and a helmet, a tradesman works on steel reinforcement at the Nyeri Modern Market site, putting his technical skills to work while earning a steady income and contributing to the project’s progress. PHOTO: FILENyeri Town is embracing modernization with the ongoing construction of its state-of-the-art market facility. Captured here, the project is a tangible symbol of development and a promise of economic revitalization for the region. As the foundation is laid and structures begin to rise, this market represents a strategic investment in the community’s future, designed to create a conducive and vibrant environment for trade and commerce. PHOTO: FILE
Wiltord Otieno is a passionate journalist at The Kenya Times with a keen eye for impactful stories. He specializes in sports writing, digital content, and storytelling that informs and inspires. Wiltord is driven by curiosity, delivering clear, engaging narratives that inform, challenge, and inspire audiences, and always ready to grow in this fast-evolving media landscape. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from The Technical University of Kenya. He can be reached at [email protected]
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