The government has announced plans to establish a Jumuiya Market in Kisumu to strengthen cross-border trade within the East African Community (EAC) and connect local traders to broader regional markets.

East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Dr Carolyn Karugu said the flagship initiative under her State Department targets the EAC's 130 million consumers, positioning Kisumu as a gateway to the region's growing trade opportunities.

Speaking during a courtesy call on Kisumu Governor Prof.

Anyang' Nyong'o, Dr.