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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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.
