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June 23, 2026
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Government Promises Relief Funds & Thorough Probe Following Devastating Gikomba Fire

Government Promises Relief Funds & Thorough Probe Following Devastating Gikomba Fire

The government has assured traders devastated by the Sunday morning Gikomba market inferno that they will not be left to navigate the aftermath alone. State machinery has been mobilized to coordinate immediate relief efforts while a multi-agency investigation launches into the ca..

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The Kenyan government has pledged relief funds and a thorough investigation following a devastating fire that engulfed the Gikomba market on Sunday morning. The blaze destroyed hundreds of stalls and livelihoods.

  • Hundreds of traders lost their merchandise and investments.
  • Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura assured affected traders of state support.
  • The National Disaster Operations Centre is leading a multi-agency team, including the Nairobi County Government, to assess damage and provide relief.

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