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March 9, 2026
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Traders Count Losses After Night Demolitions Despite Court Order

Traders Count Losses After Night Demolitions Despite Court Order

Jogoo Road has become a demolition hotspot over the past months, with traders in contention with the government and private developers over planned developments, allegedly without their knowledge, often...

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Traders at Uhuru Market along Jogoo Road are facing significant losses after their stalls were demolished by the Nairobi City County Government, despite a pending court case.

  • The demolitions proceeded following a 72-hour vacation notice issued on March 4, 2026.
  • Traders protested on Friday, March 6, claiming defiance of a court order halting demolition.
  • Affected vendors are now struggling to find alternative trading spaces amid a city-wide shortage.

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