Sakaja Assures Gikomba Traders of No Evictions After Fire Incident
Gikomba has been a hotspot when it comes to fires, with the state perpetually failing to estabilsh the cause of these fires that cause traders to count millions of shillings in losses...
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Following a significant fire that ravaged the Gikomba market on June 21, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured affected traders that they will not be forcefully evicted.
- Governor Sakaja confirmed that all traders will be allowed to rebuild in their original trading spots.
- Key figures involved include Governor Johnson Sakaja and officials from the National Youth Service (NYS) and Kenya Red Cross (KRC).
- The fire resulted in 17 injuries, and authorities are conducting an enumeration exercise to assess losses.
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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.
