Authors : Josphine Wanjiku Wangui; Eric Kiprono Bor; Hadija Murenga

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT1645

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Abstract : This paper utilizes data from an MA Thesis on the effects of market upgrading temporary relocation on the livelihoods of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) during the construction of Juja Market in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study is driven by the idea that proper relocation and resettlement of PAPs can mitigate livelihood losses during infrastructural projects, which are vital for economic growth. Kenya is actively enhancing policies and legal frameworks to protect PAPs' interests during resettlement. The study had three objectives: to analyze the effects of market upgrading temporary relocation on PAPs' livelihoods in Juja Market, to examine PAPs' participation in relocation plans, and to assess the impact of relocation restoration packages on minimizing livelihood losses during the market's construction. It was grounded on Sustainable Livelihood Theory and the Impoverishment Risk and Reconstruction Model, involving 124 respondents selected through simple random and purposive sampling. Data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings indicate that PAPs faced decreased sales, insufficient trading space, and disrupted networks due to relocation. The primary reason for increased livelihood losses was the government's inadequate preparation and lack of thorough engagement with affected individuals. The study suggests the county government should establish well-equipped, strategically located temporary sites to support traders, enhance transparent communication channels for stakeholder participation, and create participatory forums for co- designing and implementing restoration strategies.

Keywords : market upgrading, temporary relocation, livelihoods, PAPs, Juja Market, Kiambu County kenya

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