Over 49 modern markets are nearing completion across the five counties in the Mt Kenya region under the Economic Stimulus Programmes (ESP), aimed at transforming rural areas and providing relief to traders. This initiative, implemented by the Housing and Urban Planning department, is located near the Affordable Housing Programme units.

• Murang’a has 21 markets under construction, while Nyeri has 10, with Karatina, Narumoro, and Field Marshal Kirima markets being 95, 96, and 94 percent complete respectively.
• Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga stated the markets will offer significant relief to traders facing hardships, addressing requests from public participation meetings.
• The Kangari Modern Market, a pioneer facility, is 95 percent complete and is expected to host hundreds of traders, ending operation in harsh conditions.