Traders at the Gikomba Market are struggling to rebuild their businesses after their stalls were demolished. Many face significant financial hardship as they attempt to restart their livelihoods.

• Several hundred traders were affected by the demolition.
• The traders are seeking assistance to replace their lost stock and structures.
• The demolitions occurred recently, leaving many in a precarious financial situation.

Nairobi's Gikomba market is facing a standoff as President William Ruto defends the demolition of parts of the market to facilitate a multi-billion-shilling upgrade.

• The demolitions aim to proceed with a long-planned market upgrade, valued at billions of shillings.
• President William Ruto has warned against politicizing the issue.
• Gikomba traders are reportedly split over the relocation, adding to the escalating tensions.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged opposition leaders to refrain from politicizing the demolitions in Gikomba, emphasizing the government's plan to relocate traders to modern facilities.

• The government plans to relocate approximately 6,300 traders to new, modern facilities while approximately 5,000 traders are set to benefit from the first phase of the modernization plan costing Sh800 million.
• Key figures include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
• Opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, have criticized the demolitions, accusing the government of defying court orders and conducting evictions at night.