Natembeya directs traders to occupy Masinde Muliro Market from Tuesday

The standoff over Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, has taken a fresh turn after Governor George Natembeya directed traders holding county allocation letters to occupy the market from Tuesday, citing a court order. The latest developments come amid heightened security at the facility and growing concerns over the impact of the standoff between the national government and the county government on traders' livelihoods. Maryanne Nyambura reports.