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Kisumu weekly cleaning: county targets market hygiene
Kisumu weekly cleaning will now be mandatory at Ahero and Awasi markets every Wednesday, as county officials move to curb poor hygiene and reduce disease risks linked to unchecked waste. Traders who ignore the order face penalties.
Kisumu weekly cleaning: what changes
The directive covers routine market clean-ups midweek, coordinated by the county’s water, environment and natural resources department with municipal teams. Authorities say the goal is to restore basic sanitation standards and protect public health.
Why the county acted
Officials cited deteriorating hygiene at Ahero Market, including lax waste disposal that threatens environmental gains and increases the risk of outbreaks. Environment executive Judith Oluoch warned that markets must meet minimum standards to safeguard traders and shoppers.
Enforcement and support measures
Non-compliance will attract penalties, though managers stress the approach seeks collective responsibility rather than punishment. To aid compliance, the county has issued garbage bins to improve sorting and reduce littering, while enhancing collection efficiency.
Voices from the ground
Reactions vary among traders and residents. Some welcome the move as overdue, pointing to health concerns. Others question how penalties will work in practice. Municipal manager Lazarus Orengo reiterated that hygiene is part of doing business for everyone at the markets.
Part of a broader cleanliness push
The initiative fits into Kisumu’s wider efforts to improve urban management and environmental sustainability. Officials hope cleaner markets will support commerce while lowering health risks in busy trading centres. The county plans to maintain oversight of weekly exercises.
Cleaner markets depend on consistent enforcement
County officials say sustained participation from traders, plus regular supervision and reliable waste services, will determine whether the Kisumu weekly cleaning plan delivers lasting results across Ahero and Awasi markets.
