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President Ruto Unveils Diani Modern Market in Kwale County

The official handover of the Diani Modern Market in Msambweni Constituency, Kwale County, by William Ruto marks a major milestone in the government’s commitment to transforming trading infrastructure and empowering local businesses across the coastal region.

The modern facility, developed under the national programme to expand and modernise markets across the country, offers traders a structured, secure, and fully equipped environment that is set to improve business operations and enhance livelihoods.At the heart of the project is the strong leadership and vision of Alice Wahome, whose dedication to delivering dignified and modern trading spaces continues to transform communities and uplift small-scale traders across Kenya.

Her ministry’s commitment to inclusive urban development has been instrumental in ensuring projects such as the Diani Modern Market become a reality.With improved sanitation, organised trading areas, storage facilities, and access to essential services, the market is expected to boost economic activity, create more opportunities for traders, and drive sustained growth in Kwale County and the wider coastal region.