A section of the Sh345 million state-of-the-art fish market to be officially opened by President William Ruto on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Homa Bay./HANDOUT
Homa Bay County is poised for a significant economic boost with the completion of the Sh345 million modern fish market in Koginga.
The state-of-the-art facility is now ready for occupation, marking a key milestone for the region. President William Ruto is scheduled to officially hand over the market to fish traders on Friday, May 30, 2025, afternoon. The project has been completed ahead of schedule.
The new market is designed to offer a clean, organised, and dignified space for fish handling and trading.
It is expected to benefit more than 2,000 fishmongers in the county and its environs. A crucial feature of the market is its cold room storage facilities.
A section of the Sh345 million state-of-the-art fish market to be officially opened by President William Ruto on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Homa Bay./HANDOUT
Ms. Lilian Kieni, Director of Urban Development at the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, commented on this achievement.
She stated, “This new fish market has a dedicated fish processing
area that will play a key role in harnessing maritime resources for economic
empowerment".
The market will provide a much-needed decent place for business for fish traders who previously operated in shacks and lacked proper storage for their perishable goods.
Kieni further assured traders, particularly "mama samaki" and other small traders, stating, “We want to assure all traders, especially mama samaki, and other small traders who we are working to ensure they have access to decent and well-serviced trading areas for their day-to-day activities".
A section of the Sh345 million state-of-the-art fish market to be officially opened by President William Ruto on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Homa Bay./HANDOUT
For fishermen, there are gutting and scaling areas, a mooring deck, and a fish landing shed. The market also includes stores for processed fish, washrooms, kitchens, and comprehensive sanitation systems.
To ensure continuous operations, a high-level water tower and an underground water tank will provide a reliable water supply.
A section of the Sh345 million state-of-the-art fish market to be officially opened by President William Ruto on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Homa Bay./HANDOUT
Additionally, the market features mother-and-child facilities and PWD-friendly access ramps.
This initiative is part of the government’s wider plan to formalise informal trade and promote inclusive economic growth by providing dignified workspaces across the country
