This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.
October 11, 2019
Traders in West Pokot are up in arms over the prolonged closure of the Makutano Bus Terminus, which has been shut down for over eight months.
The County Government had claimed it intended to renovate the terminus, but despite repainting the stalls, renovation works have yet to commence.
According to Musa Lempak, the closure of the matatu terminus has adversely affected business, with traders forced to operate on the streets where their wares are at risk of theft and damage when it rains.
"It doesn't make sense to close the over 100 stalls yet they would be generating revenue for the County," said Musa Tekelezi, a trader in Makutano.
Traders have now called on the County Government to reopen the bus park and the stalls to allow them to carry out their day-to-day activities.
However, County Governor John Lonyangapuo explained that the County Government had renovated the stalls and business people who are interested will be required to apply afresh.
"We urge the County Government to reopen the bus terminus and allow traders to operate from their stalls," said Tekelezi.
