Gikomba traders count losses after demolitions
The operation, led by Nairobi County officials, targeted part of the market’s shoe section, with structures brought down under heavy security following the expiry of an earlier eviction notice. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Nairobi County officials have demolished part of the Gikomba market's shoe section, destroying stalls and scattering goods. The operation targets structures built on riparian land as part of a wider government directive to reduce flooding risks.
- Traders reported significant economic losses following the destruction of their stalls.
- The demolitions were carried out by Nairobi County officials following an eviction notice.
- The action is linked to a Ministry of Interior directive from May 2024 to clear waterways, intensified after recent floods.
- Legal challenges are ongoing at the Environment and Land Court regarding these evictions.
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Gikomba Traders Count Losses After Demolitions - March 2026
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