By RUSHDIE OUDIA More by this AuthorKisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o suffered a setback after a magistrate withdrew from a case on the construction of Kibuye market. The case was filed by traders who challenged their eviction from the market by Kisumu County government to pave way for the construction of a ‘modern market’. “I have recused myself from the case and therefore it will be handled by the chief magistrate Peter Gesora,” he said. AdvertisementLast month, John Odeyo and Joseph Bill on behalf of Kibuye Market Traders Association and Kibuye Market Traders Welfare Association, sued the local government and Kisumu City Manager Dorris Ombara for demolishing their business premises rendering them jobless. Some of the traders evicted from Kibuye moved to Moi Stadium, while others moved to other markets in the county.

Source: Daily Nation July 10, 2020 09:56 UTC