Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedy
Two people have been confirmed dead, several others injured and thousands of traders counting massive losses after one of the country’s largest trading hubs was engulfed in flames on Sunday Morning...
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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.
- Two fatalities confirmed: one adult male and one adult female.
- Owned by the Nairobi City County Government, the market is one of East Africa's largest open-air trading hubs.
- Emergency response was hampered by attacks on personnel, with a National Youth Service fire engine being stoned.
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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.
