Maloya is very thankful for the market shelter, which has improved economic prospects for the community.

Maloya's market shelter is officially open! High Chief Nankumba was the guest of honor at the opening ceremony. Guests expressed their happiness by dancing and purchasing goods for sale. The market shelter has already attracted new vendors and traders to Maloya. Consequently, Maloya was chosen to host a regional market on Mondays. That weekly market will serve villages within walking or biking distance of Maloya, and will provide a much-needed economic boost to businesses in Maloya. This is a welcome change because before the market shelter was built, Maloya did not host a regional market. Go Maloya!

Field Officer Macford Chinonga reports that the local contractor has installed a strong floor and is finishing the raised tables you see in the pictures, which are used as elevated perches from which to sell goods. One of the last steps, which just got underway, is painting the walls white using lime paint. Almost done!

Maloya's market shelter is almost done and ready to open! The exterior (e.g., foundation, walls, roof) is finished. Installation of the last component -- the floor -- started yesterday. Cannot wait to see the market shelter in operation!