Rais William Ruto aahidi kuunda soko mpya la Gikomba la kisasa huku akipuuza madai ya ubaguzi - April 2026

President William Ruto has pledged to establish a modern new market for Gikomba, dismissing allegations of discrimination. The government initiated a transformation plan marked by overnight demolitions that have sparked significant backlash from traders and opposition leaders. Thousands of traders at the popular Gikomba market are facing significant losses after sections were demolished as part of a government plan to reclaim land along the Nairobi River banks. The opposition has accused President Ruto's administration of brutality and harassment, claiming the forceful evictions have disproportionately affected small-scale traders.