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New Fire Destroys Section of Gikomba Market

Gikomba traders are counting their losses once again after an early morning fire razed their stalls destroying property worth millions of shillings. According to witnesses, the fire began at around 3.00am and quickly spread through the footwear section adjacent to Lamu Road in Pumwani, Majengo. Videos circulating on social media show fierce flames engulfing stalls, […]

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Gikomba traders sue Nairobi county over perennial fires

More than 900 traders at Gikomba market have sued Nairobi County government demanding Sh20 billion in compensation over frequent fires that have razed the market and their property including stock. In a case at the High Court, the traders are demanding payments for direct financial loss and compensation for loss of business opportunity and re-establishment […]

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