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June 21, 2026
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Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market

Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market

Fire destroys property at Gikomba market, Kenya Red Cross says multi-agency teams responding as assessments continue into the 4am incident...

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A devastating fire ripped through Nairobi's Gikomba Market in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026, leaving traders with immense losses and destroying numerous businesses.

  • The blaze, which started around 4:00 a.m., reduced stalls and merchandise to ashes, with the full extent of losses yet to be established.
  • The Kenya Red Cross confirmed the incident and deployed emergency teams to assist in containment and assessment efforts, working with a multi-agency response unit.
  • This incident adds to a history of similar devastating fires at Gikomba Market, raising concerns about fire safety standards.

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