The economic landscape of Meru County is set for a historic shift following the National Government’s release of 1 billion shillings for the construction of a state-of-the-art fresh produce market at Gakoromone.
The announcement was made during a public sensitization forum held at the market site, where leaders gathered to brief residents on the project’s commencement and provide a progress report on a multi-billion shilling development portfolio currently sweeping through the region.
The Gakoromone ultra-modern market is designed to revolutionize how local traders do business, providing a clean, organized, and high-capacity facility for the North Imenti hub. This investment aims to curb post-harvest losses and provide a dignified environment for thousands of small-scale entrepreneurs.
However, the market is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. During the event, leaders highlighted a massive wave of ongoing projects aimed at cementing Meru Town as a premier commercial center where in healthcare a Ksh1 billion upgrade of the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital is currently underway to enhance specialized care.
In infrastructure The ksh 3.7 billion Meru Town Link Roads project is scheduled for an imminent rollout to decongest the town.
In sports the Ksh 900 million Kinoru Stadium, boasting a 10,000-seat capacity, is now officially complete and ready for use.
The government’s commitment extends well beyond the town limits. Currently, all nine constituencies in Meru County are benefiting from a massive infrastructure kitty where road networks there is ongoing works across all 9 constituencies at a cost of Ksh 39 Billion.
Fresh Produce Markets,17 new markets under construction at a cost of Ksh 2 Billion Shillings. In last mile Connectivity, 26,000 new household & business connections at a cost of Ksh 2.3 Billion.
The sensitization event saw a rare show of unity from across the political spectrum. Meru County Governor Isaac Mutuma, alongside Deputy Governor Linda Kiome, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the county and national governments in delivering these “life-changing” projects.
Addressing the crowds, North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood was joined by fellow legislators Mpuru Aburi (Tigania East), Dan Kiili (Igembe Central), Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia, and Nominated MP Dorothy Muthoni. The leaders collectively urged residents to support the contractors, noting that the influx of 44.3 billion shillings in total regional investment would create thousands of jobs for the youth.
“This is not just about concrete and tarmac,” noted one official during the appraisal. “It is about putting money in the pockets of our farmers and ensuring every household in Meru has access to power and world-class healthcare.”
With the Gakoromone project now moving into the construction phase, the face of Meru Town is poised for a total makeover by the end of the year.
