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Kibuye open air market takes a Sh479m break

Traders salvage their property at the famous Kibuye market in Kisumu County,. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The curtain has finally fallen on Kibuye - one of the most vibrant open air markets in Eastern Africa.

The Kisumu County authorities yesterday demolished structures in the market, weeks after relocating the over 20,000 traders to new sites amid protests.

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