The City of Kisumu has ordered the immediate closure of Kibuye Market.
This follows a detailed assessment by the Department of Public Health.
The Department of Health has issued serious public health warning which pose a significant threat to the health of the general public.
The assessment revealed alarming conditions at the market including lack of clean water, poor waste management, unsafe cooking practices, and blocked drainage systems.
These factors heightening the risk of cholera outbreaks amid the rainy season.
City officials have directed that operations at the market cease until urgent measures are taken.
The actions to be undertaken including the provision of clean water, improved sanitation, and restructuring of food outlets to meet public health standards.
Traders will temporarily relocate their activities to Uhuru Business Market.
The City of Kisumu has assured the public that it is working swiftly to address these issues and restore safe trading conditions at Kibuye Market.
