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Originally published by Kenyanstop
March 31, 2026
3h ago
In Photos: New Gikomba Market Gets Kenyans Talking After Overnight Demolitions
New Gikomba designs emerge after overnight demolitions, showing modern stalls and parking, even as displaced traders raise concerns over livelihoods and space in temporary holding area...
✨ Key Highlights
Sections of Gikomba Market in Nairobi were demolished overnight to make way for a new Ksh3 billion modern market, sparking public discussion and protests from affected traders.
- The Kenyan government plans to build a modern, two-storey market with organized layouts, walkways, bridges, and recreational facilities.
- President William Ruto announced the project, emphasizing its importance as a national trading hub.
- Traders were relocated to temporary holding areas, with some expressing dissatisfaction over the process and the adequacy of the temporary space.
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