Traders Protest After Gikomba Market Demolition in Riparian Clearance Drive

By morning, traders found their stalls destroyed and goods scattered, bringing business to a halt in one of Nairobi’s most vibrant informal markets. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Overnight demolitions at Gikomba Market in Nairobi have left dozens of traders facing significant losses as county authorities carried out a clearance of structures on riparian land.

Demolitions targeted the market's shoe section, conducted by Nairobi County officials under heavy security.
The operation is part of a broader government directive to remove developments encroaching on waterways, aimed at reducing flooding risks following recent widespread damage.
The demolitions proceed despite an active case at the Environment and Land Court, where interim orders were issued to halt similar evictions pending a full hearing.