Kindiki fires contractor over delay in Ksh114M Kaguku modern market in Murang’a
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered the immediate replacement of the contractor handling the Ksh114 million Kaguku Modern Market in Murang’a County after the firm failed to meet agreed completion timelines. Kindiki issued the directive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, while inspecting the stalled project, which has left local traders waiting for a modern facility […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered the immediate replacement of the contractor working on the Ksh114 million Kaguku Modern Market in Murang'a County due to delays in the project. Kindiki made the announcement on Thursday, October 8, 2026, during an inspection of the stalled construction site, which has left local traders anxious for a modern facility to carry out their businesses.
"We need a new contractor on site by Monday to complete the market program and provide traders with a proper working environment after years of waiting," Kindiki stated.
The contractor, hired by the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, has lagged significantly behind schedule, leading the government to intervene. Kindiki directed the Ministry of Housing to take swift action and appoint a replacement contractor to resume construction without further delays. At its current 17% progress rate, the project is falling behind, jeopardizing its completion and handover to the beneficiaries within the stipulated timeline.
Kindiki emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines to ensure that taxpayers receive value for their money and communities benefit from planned developments. The Ksh114 million Kaguku Modern Market is anticipated to offer traders enhanced facilities and a more organized environment once completed. The delay in the project has left traders waiting for the promised trading space, prompting the government to speed up the process by appointing a new contractor.
The directive by Kindiki follows growing concerns over delayed public projects, with contractors now expected to meet agreed-upon timelines and deliver works to the required standards. Kindiki stressed that the government will not allow projects funded by public resources to remain incomplete due to contractor delays. The replacement contractor's appointment is expected to facilitate the resumption of construction and bring the Kaguku Modern Market closer to completion.
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