Nairobi City County is moving towards a formal policy to integrate childcare facilities into its market centers, building on successful pilot programs and extensive research.

• A baseline study revealed that 84% of women traders in Nairobi markets rely on informal childcare arrangements due to cost and unavailability.
• The initiative is a collaboration between Nairobi City County and Wow Mom Kenya, supported by organizations like the Dalberg Research and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
• The proposed policy aims to embed childcare in market planning, formalize quality standards, secure dedicated financing, and institutionalize public reporting.