The rehabilitation works of Molo bus park in Molo town to a tune of Sh23 million shillings has been completed by the Nakuru County government.
This was reiterated by the County Secretary, Dr. Samuel Mwaura who said that the completion of the project will provide a dignified business environment for the traders in Molo municipality and enhance efficiency and safety of public transportation as well.
Speaking during a tour to assess its readiness for matatus to return to the terminus ahead of the official commissioning by governor Susan Kihika, Mwaura noted that the bus park that has been equipped with commuter shades, well demarcated parking spaces, clear road markings, flood lights among other utilities should be well utilized for the benefit of all.
Earlier, the County Secretary revealed that they had met with all matatu operators and were in agreement to start using the bus park as from tomorrow adding that any operator flaunting the rules regarding the use of the park will face the wrath of the law.
He further observed that the operators were well informed concerning the pickup and drop-off points of public service vehicles and therefore they ought to adhere to that to promote order in the flow of traffic.
The facility also features 40 parking slots, bitumen-standard spaces and can comfortably accommodate 20 saccos.
Mwaura was accompanied by the County’s CEC for trade, Stephen Kuria who lauded the effort by the county government to construct the park urging the business people to continue conducting their businesses in the designated areas within the park in a bid to help promote economic growth.
The area MCA and deputy speaker of the Nakuru County Assembly Joseph Ngware who was also present during the tour shared similar sentiment with Kuria saying that with the installation of flood lights the business people ought to take advantage of it since they will be able to work for longer hours and participate greatly in the growth of the economy.
By Emily Kadzo and Millicent Asere
