Yusuf Hassan, Infrastructure & Markets

Infrastructure & Markets: Building the Economic Backbone

An overview of how market development, roads, and infrastructure investments support livelihoods and economic stability in Kamukunji.

Infrastructure & Markets: Building the Economic Backbone
Construction of Gikomba quarry road market
Markets and infrastructure form the economic backbone of Kamukunji.

For traders, transporters, and small businesses, access to safe markets, reliable roads, and basic services determines daily income and long-term stability.

Over the past decade, infrastructure investment has focused on restoring dignity to traders, improving access, and supporting local enterprise.

Markets as Economic Anchors

Markets are more than trading spaces — they are centres of employment and community life.
  • Construction of modern multi-storey markets
  • Improved sanitation, storage, and fire safety
  • Formalised trading spaces reducing congestion and risk
These investments have strengthened livelihoods and improved working conditions for thousands of traders.

Roads, Drainage & Access

Efficient movement is essential for commerce.
  • Tarmacking and rehabilitation of access roads
  • Drainage works reducing flooding and disruption
  • Improved connectivity between residential areas and markets
Better access has reduced transport costs and supported business growth.
Ahero street Pumwani afterAhero street Pumwani after

Supporting Informal & Small Enterprises

Infrastructure upgrades have been designed with small traders in mind.
  • Safer operating environments
  • Increased customer access
  • Greater stability for household incomes
This approach recognises informal enterprise as a critical driver of urban economies.
Gikomba traders at their end-of-year thanksgiving prayers led by Bishop Alfred Nyaoro of PEFA Church. I assured them, as I have continuously done as MP, that I will stand by them and work with the government and the community to improve the market’s infrastructureGikomba traders at their end-of-year thanksgiving prayers led by Bishop Alfred Nyaoro of PEFA Church. I assured them, as I have continuously done as MP, that I will stand by them and work with the government and the community to improve the market’s infrastructure