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February 14, 2026
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Jogoo Road Market Torched Amid Alleged Arson Over Affordable Housing Land

Jogoo Road Market Torched Amid Alleged Arson Over Affordable Housing Land

The conflict involves claims of illegal occupation by residents versus disputes over government-owned land earmarked for affordable housing projects...

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The Jogoo Road Furniture Market in Nairobi was destroyed by a massive fire on Friday night in a suspected arson attack. Traders believe the blaze, which consumed property worth millions of shillings, is linked to a long-standing land dispute over an affordable housing project.

  • Residents claim unknown individuals used petrol to start the fire around 11 pm.
  • The furniture market is located on contested government land that authorities want cleared for affordable housing projects.
  • The dispute dates back to 2002 and involves complex claims of ownership between traders, residents, and government entities.
  • President William Ruto previously instructed that forced evictions on public land should not occur without a proper relocation plan for affected families.

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