President Ruto Launches Construction of Over 400 Modern Markets to Boost Economic Growth
The president highlighted that these markets will enable farmers to reach a larger pool of traders, thereby improving their incomes and livelihoods.

President William Ruto has announced an ambitious plan to construct over 400 modern markets across the country in a move aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector and driving economic growth in both rural and urban areas. Photo/William Ruto.
President William Ruto has announced an ambitious plan to construct over 400 modern markets across the country in a move aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector and driving economic growth in both rural and urban areas.
This initiative seeks to provide farmers and traders with improved infrastructure, fostering greater economic opportunities and reducing post-harvest losses.
While speaking during the launch of the Luanda Modern Market in Vihiga County, President Ruto emphasized the critical role of modern markets in transforming Kenya’s economy.
The Luanda facility, which will accommodate more than 2,000 traders, is part of a broader effort to create accessible and efficient trading environments for farmers and businesses.
The president highlighted that these markets will enable farmers to reach a larger pool of traders, thereby improving their incomes and livelihoods.
In addition to the Luanda Modern Market, Vihiga County will benefit from the construction of four other similar markets. These facilities will include advanced storage and processing systems designed to address the issue of post-harvest losses that has long plagued farmers.
“Through these markets, farmers will access larger trading networks, ensuring better prices for their produce while reducing wastage,” the president stated.
The construction of modern markets is a cornerstone of the government’s broader strategy to boost the agricultural sector, which remains a vital pillar of Kenya’s economy.
By addressing structural challenges such as inadequate storage, limited market access, and inefficiencies in the supply chain, the initiative seeks to enhance productivity and economic sustainability for millions of Kenyans reliant on agriculture.
President Ruto also emphasized that the development of modern markets would not only benefit farmers but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and traders who form the backbone of the economy.
The markets will serve as hubs for economic activity, creating jobs and fostering entrepreneurship in local communities.
This transformative initiative underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive economic growth. By linking farmers and traders through state-of-the-art facilities, the modern market program is set to reshape Kenya’s agricultural landscape, ensuring that the benefits of economic development reach all corners of the country.