Toi Market Fire Causes Major Losses for Nairobi Traders - March 2026

Dozens of traders at Nairobi's Toi market are facing significant losses after a fire ravaged a section of the popular marketplace early today, destroying nearly 50 shops. The inferno is believed to have started due to an electrical fault and spread rapidly through the market, with traders left counting losses after the devastating fire broke out earlier today, destroying numerous businesses.