Keep politics out of Gikomba demolitions, Kindiki tells opposition
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Gikomba traders to remain patient, saying the government has a plan to relocate them to safer, modern facilities...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged opposition leaders to refrain from politicizing the demolitions in Gikomba, emphasizing the government's plan to relocate traders to modern facilities.
- The government plans to relocate approximately 6,300 traders to new, modern facilities while approximately 5,000 traders are set to benefit from the first phase of the modernization plan costing Sh800 million.
- Key figures include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
- Opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, have criticized the demolitions, accusing the government of defying court orders and conducting evictions at night.
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President Ruto defends Gikomba demolitions while accusing opposition of spreading propaganda - April 2026
President William Ruto has defended the recent demolitions in Nairobi's Gikomba market, accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda. He stated that the demolitions were part of an ongoing urban renewal process. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki separately urged opposition leaders to refrain from politicizing the demolitions, emphasizing the government's plan to relocate traders to modern facilities. However, traders at Gikomba Market are facing a standoff, with many struggling to rebuild their businesses after their stalls were demolished. Many traders face significant financial hardship as they attempt to restart their livelihoods.
