Gikomba traders query delayed emergency response in Sunday’s market blaze

"This is my third time having my property burned, but in all the fires that have ever burned here in this market, we have never seen another fire like this one. This is like something that was planned because you cannot tell me it burned from that side all the way to this side; I..

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Gikomba Market traders are questioning the delayed emergency response following a devastating fire that caused significant losses. This incident has renewed concerns about safety, governance, and preparedness in the market.

Traders reported losses, with one vendor losing over 80,000 Kenya Shillings worth of goods.
The incident involved Gikomba Market traders and raises questions about the effectiveness of local emergency services.
Traders allege that a nearby fire station was unstaffed and under-resourced, with the first fire engine arriving hours after the blaze began.