Traders’ association decries recurrent Gikomba fires, demands action

Safety gaps at Gikomba Market have once again come under scrutiny following a devastating fire that claimed two lives, destroyed businesses and left hundreds of traders counting massive losses. The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) has blamed the tragedy on years of ..

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A devastating fire at Kenya's largest open-air market, Gikomba, has claimed two lives and left hundreds of traders counting massive losses, sparking renewed criticism over inadequate safety measures.

The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is decrying the tragedy as a result of years of government inaction on fire preparedness.
MCAK is demanding accountability from the Nairobi County Government, including an explanation for the non-operational Gikomba Fire Station.
The association stresses that this is not an isolated incident but a "longstanding failure by public authorities to adequately protect traders."

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