Traders Suffer Losses as Morning Fire Sweeps Through Gikomba Market
According to the Kenya Red Cross, a major fire was reported at Gikomba Market at around 4:00 a.m., affecting several business premises...
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A devastating fire tore through Gikomba Market in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 21st, causing significant losses for traders.
- The fire, reported around 4:00 a.m., affected multiple business premises.
- Response teams from the Kenya Red Cross and a multi-agency emergency unit were deployed to combat the blaze.
- This incident adds to a recurring history of devastating fires at the market, prompting discussions about safety standards and previously announced plans for a Sh5 billion modern market.
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