Nairobi Woman Rep Aspirant Faults Authorities Over Recurring Gikomba Infernos
“My heart goes out to every hardworking Kenyan whose livelihood has been wiped out overnight. No family should have to repeatedly rebuild from ashes while questions about safety, accountability, and lasting solutions remain unanswered,” Odhiambo said...
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Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Faith Odhiambo has criticized authorities following a recent fire outbreak at Gikomba Market that destroyed traders' goods and disrupted livelihoods.
- The fire, which reportedly started in the fish section, caused extensive losses for numerous traders.
- Key figure: Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant Faith Odhiambo, former Law Society of Kenya President.
- Odhiambo is demanding urgent reforms, transparent investigations, and the implementation of effective fire safety systems in markets.
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Two Killed in Gikomba Market Fire Tragedy - June 2026
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.
