As the heartbeat of Nairobi's trading scene, Gikomba represents the city's resilience and resourcefulness.
The roads include Kapiti, Aoko, Plainsview, Mwangeka, Sore, Mchumbi, Daidai, Mukenia and Mariakani.
The traders also want the court to order Nairobi County to allow them on the property, which has been cordoned off, to salvage whatever they can.
The traders had sued the Nairobi County Government for demolishing their structures to build a fire station to enhance its response to fire emergencies that are prevalent in the market.
They are petitioning the high court to prevent the county government from demolishing any more stalls or properties, as well as to compensate them for their losses.
In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for traders.
The fire is said to have begun due to a cooking gas incident at Madal Restaurant and Cafe on the first floor of the building.
In another devastating blaze, two warehouses in the Kingorani area of Mombasa were engulfed in flames, destroying electronic equipment and restaurant appliances worth millions of shillings.
Eric Randere's story is unusual, given that while heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in many parts of the country, he has found a reason to celebrate.
The traders are angry with the government, accusing it of inadequate communication and a lack of options.
Demolitions have taken place at the huge city market several times before, for reasons including creating space for road construction.
Traders eagerly await power restoration, hoping to recover losses and move past the setback.
The vibrant hum of Gikomba Market has dwindled to a melancholic drone. Gone are the excited crowds jostling for deals.
The heavens unleashed a torrent of fury upon Nairobi, transforming the city's vibrant pulse into a waterlogged maze.
Under the scorching Kenyan December sun, Gikomba Market sprawled with mountains of second-hand treasures, and Mama Synthia Wafula, a seasoned vendor, sorted through a jumble of faded denim jackets.
Dust swirls like confetti over a throng of bargain hunters. Gikomba Market, sprawling and chaotic, erupts with a holiday fervor that transcends its usual din. Christmas, a beacon of cheer, paints this East African behemoth in vibrant hues of anticipation.
In the early hours of the morning, at 2am, flames ravaged Gikomba market, leaving behind a trail of substantial damage.
Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Alice Wahome, conducted a site visit to Gikomba to assess the progress of Phase II of the modern market.
