By Njeri Karu

Governor Kimani Wamatangi has decided to have dalliance with the people at the grassroots in Kiambu County, initiating development projects in the local villages and towns.

The first time Governor has become a darling of the electorate through distinctly branded ECDEs, markets, boreholes, solar lighting masts, fire stations and other projects.

In Juja Farm, the residents are set to benefit from a new modern market, which will be the first in the area since settlement began decades ago.

The Governor inspected the ongoing construction of the Juja Farm Market in Kalimoni Ward, Juja Municipality on 22nd October 2025, where he lauded the quality and pace of work.

Governor Kimani Wamatangi during the inspection on the construction of the ongoing Juja Farm Market

The project is part of the county’s wider initiative to establish and upgrade markets across Kiambu to support local traders and spur economic growth.

A resident who has lived at Juja Farm since 1989 expressed her excitement about the market, saying “the long wait for a proper trading space was finally over.”

“I have never seen the government establish a market here in Juja Farm for the last 36 years. This is a first,” she said.

Construction of Juja Farm Market

Several markets are currently under construction, including Theta Matangini, Lusigetti, Kinoo, Dagoretti, Kagwe, Gakoe, Mataara, Karuri, Maguguni, Kiandutu, Ruaka, Kimende, Gitwe, Karia, Githiga, Kairi, Kirae and Kiganjo Phase 2.

Others such as Gituamba, Ndeiya and Kamangu have been completed and will soon be commissioned.

“This is a dream come true. We used to sell our goods from the ground, exposed to the sun and rain, but now we have hope for better business conditions,” said Margaret Waruguru, a trader from Kamangu Ward.

In addition, the county is putting up modern kiosks to expand trading spaces, including those near Thika Stadium, which are at 90% complete.

At the Lusigetti Market in Kikuyu, 100 kiosks are under construction, with two blocks already completed.

The new markets will feature amenities such as cold storage facilities, nursing rooms, and ICT hubs.

Speaking during the groundbreaking of the Kimende Modern Market, Gov Wamatangi emphasized that the projects aimed at empowering traders, creating jobs, and strengthening local commerce.

Trade CECM Susan Gatwiri reaffirmed the county’s commitment in uplifting the lives of traders, saying, “We are pleased with the progress and assure contractors of full support to ensure timely completion of these projects.”