Mulot Livestock Sale Yard, one of the oldest and busiest in Narok County, is now fully refurbished and ready for use.
The Narok County government has announced the completion and reopening of the renovated Mulot Livestock Saleyard in Narok West Sub-county, marking a major step toward revitalizing the county’s livestock trade and boosting local livelihoods.
Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu said the Mulot facility is among 20 livestock saleyards being established and improved across the county to enhance business and support economic growth. He urged traders to take full advantage of the upgraded market infrastructure to spur development in the area.
“Making the saleyard operational will definitely rejuvenate business activities, and this will in turn improve the socio-economic status of our people,” Ntutu said.
The governor revealed that within a month, traders will also be allocated modern stalls being constructed around the saleyard to provide a decent working environment and accommodate other essential services needed during market days.
To create a conducive working environment, the renovated Mulot saleyard features key amenities such as a county cess office, washrooms, and a water drinking point for livestock.
Ntutu expressed optimism that the improved facility will significantly boost county revenue collection, which currently averages Sh150,000 per day. He noted that the funds will be used to enhance service delivery and finance additional development projects.
“The revenue collected will help foster development projects and create job opportunities for many,” he said.
On a typical market day, traders at Mulot market sell between 1,500 and 2,000 cows and about 1,000 goats and sheep, numbers expected to rise with the improved infrastructure.
“The construction works have since been completed. I am pleased to report that this morning, I returned to Mulot to commission this strategic project, which will redefine livestock trade, streamline revenue collection, and open up the border town of Mulot for enhanced trade and economic growth,” Ntutu said.
The renovated facility is equipped with administrative offices, sanitation facilities, resting sheds, and designated loading and offloading areas, providing a centralized and accessible location for livestock traders from Mulot, Sogoo, Mara, and Sagamian areas, as well as neighbouring Bomet County.
