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April 28, 2026
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Built to thrive, left to die: The tragedy of Sh100m Mavivye market

Built to thrive, left to die: The tragedy of Sh100m Mavivye market

How politics and neglect turned Mavivye into a ghost market...

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The Sh100 million Mavivye Wholesale Market, built to decongest Machakos Town and boost the local economy, now stands abandoned and overgrown with weeds, a symbol of stalled development.

  • The market, funded by public money and the World Bank, was commissioned in 2016 and briefly revitalized the area.
  • In 2021, wholesale traders were controversially relocated back to Machakos Town, sparking outrage and crippling livelihoods.
  • Local leaders blame political considerations for the relocation, which has led to renewed congestion in the town centre and economic losses for transporters and supporting businesses.

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