Why Kisumu may have to contend with dangerous roadside markets longer

This picture taken on Sunday shows temporary stalls on the streets after Kibuye market was demolished to make way for expansion. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Plans to upgrade the county's three main markets have stalled despite the authorities investing millions of shillings.

The modernisation and expansion of Otonglo, Jubilee and Kibuye markets has also been complicated by traders who have refused to move out to make way for the construction works.