THE Bungoma government is building shades for jua kali artisans in all the 45 wards. The Sh45 million project aims to boost the sector. Speaking after laying the foundation stone at Mbakalu market yesterday, Governor Kenneth Lusaka said the Lands department is identifying public land for the markets. He said each of the three markets will have 10 shades in the first phase of the project. Lusaka said more shades will be built to encourage the growth of cottage industries and create employment for the youth. He said his government targets at least one acre plot for each market in the initial...
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