A Kisumu court has dismissed a petition by traders who wanted evictions from Kibuye market, for a planned upgrade, halted. The traders had received court orders restraining the Kisumu county from further demolitions until the matter is determined. Traders Juma Odeyo and Joseph Bollo took the matter to court through the Kibuye Market Traders Association and Kibuye Market Traders’ Welfare Association. Kisumu city manager Doris Ombara had told the court she had designated Raila Hall in Kibuye market, Posta grounds between Star Hospital and United Mall along Ondieki Highway for the traders as ordered. However, the city manager said they will not relent until the Sh475 million upgrade of the market is realised.

Source: The Star July 17, 2020 13:00 UTC