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March 18, 2026

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Inside the politics of Toi market

Dispute, blazes choke the market upgrade despite Sh100m plan...

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A Sh100 million market facelift in Nairobi's Toi Market is stalled due to a protracted land dispute, compounded by recurring fires and allegations of intentional displacement of traders.

A major fire on June 11, 2023, destroyed hundreds of stalls and goods, with traders suspecting arson as part of a push to vacate the land.
Traders face immense pressure to relocate to a new market with exorbitant fees, reportedly costing Sh995,000 for a space plus deposits and rent.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged the land dispute and is awaiting Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) investigations into the fires, which he suspects are acts of arson on public land.
A separate pledge of Sh500 million from President William Ruto for modernization also remains stalled due to the ownership contestation.

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