Fire Breaks Out in Gikomba Market
By 7 a.m, efforts were still ongoing to contain the blaze, with motorists being urged to find alternative routes on Sunday morning...
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A devastating fire swept through Gikomba market in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, causing millions of shillings in losses and destroying numerous stalls.
- Goods worth millions of shillings were destroyed in the inferno that started around 3 am.
- The Kenya Red Cross Society responded to the incident, dispatching teams to contain the blaze.
- The market, known for its vulnerability to fires, has experienced similar incidents previously, with causes like electrical faults and arson alleged.
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Two people have died and thousands of traders have suffered massive losses after a devastating fire swept through Gikomba Market on Sunday morning, destroying merchandise worth millions. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured affected traders that they will not be forcefully evicted following the incident. Nairobi Women Representative hopeful Faith Odhiambo has called for structured market planning and lasting fire safety solutions. The fire destroyed traders' goods and disrupted livelihoods, with authorities facing criticism over recurring infernos at the market.
