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Originally published by Nation CountiesJune 19, 2026
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Built for 800, serving thousands: Inside Daraja Mbili market feeding South Nyanza
This is Kisii’s invisible kitchen, and in many ways the pantry of South Nyanza...
✨ Key Highlights
Daraja Mbili Market in Kisii County, built for 800 traders, is now a vital hub serving thousands daily, acting as the "invisible kitchen" and pantry for South Nyanza.
- The market, established in the 1970s, now accommodates over 3,000 traders and 10,000 customers daily, far exceeding its original capacity.
- It is the wholesale heartbeat for five counties: Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, and Narok (specifically Narok South).
- Despite severe congestion, safety hazards, poor sanitation, and security issues, traders like Mama Rosina Moraa and Grace Kerubo continue their work, facing daily risks for survival and to feed their families.
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