Caption for the landscape image: Karai fish market: Nakuru’s Sh107 million white elephant? Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Scroll down to read the article A cow grazes near the abandoned fish market in Karai, Naivasha in Nakuru County on February 17, 2025. Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group By Mercy Koskei Correspondent Summary Article Related What you need to know: Construction of the market began in August 2021 following a ban on roadside fish hawking by Nakuru county government.The market was expected to accommodate at least 300 traders who previously hawked fish along the busy highway. As you approach Naivasha town from Karai on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway, an imposing structure catches your eye on the right side of the road. Its sheer size and modern design make it impossible to ignore yet its purpose isn’t immediately clear. PREMIUM Kitengela market vandalised as traders endure six-year wait Sh60 million modern retail market continues wasting away three years after completion. PREMIUM Nakuru invests Sh2bn in markets to boost trade Construction and sprucing up of markets ongoing all 11 sub-counties. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Kitengela market vandalised as traders endure six-year wait Sh60 million modern retail market continues wasting away three years after completion.
PREMIUM Nakuru invests Sh2bn in markets to boost trade Construction and sprucing up of markets ongoing all 11 sub-counties.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
