The State Department for Trade participated in the dissemination of feasibility study findings for the proposed Boni Enclave Market Intervention in Kilifi County.
The exercise forms part of the ongoing efforts by the government to explore opportunities for strengthening domestic trade, improving market systems and unlocking the economic potential of local communities through sustainable and coordinated interventions.
The dissemination exercise brought together relevant stakeholders to deliberate on the findings and explore opportunities for collaboration between the National Government, County Government and other key stakeholders in advancing sustainable trade development.
Led by the Director of Domestic Trade Rose Masita emphasized the importance of effective coordination and collaboration that will successfully implement trade development initiatives.
She also discussed on the prioritizing key value chains that will strengthen market access and linkages, develop practical interventions and enhance coordination between the two levels of government through policy alignment.
In the meeting Deputy Director of Domestic Trade Mathew Komen, emphasized the need for collaborative solutions that improve the livelihoods and businesses of fishermen and traders.
He called for a sustainable interventions and policies that will eliminate trade barriers, strengthen market systems and improve access to markets and financing for local traders.
He further stressed that the interventions should create an enabling business environment in which local enterprises can operate more efficiently, expand their activities and benefit from improved economic opportunities.
The proposed intervention will potentially unlock the economy of the Boni Enclave by creating stronger market connections, supporting local enterprises and improving the livelihoods of communities that depend on trade and fishing activities.