Gikomba fire Stories

Traders lose millions as fire razes Ngara's Nyayo Market
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 02, 2024

While the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, some traders suspect it may have been triggered by a burning jiko, as the area has been without ele...

Youth project in Nairobi’s Majengo slum helping create jobs, reduce crime
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 09, 2024

Rebranded into Thirty-Seven Self-Help Group, its young members are now taking charge of managing the group’s toilet business and other community proje...

City Hall to relocate Ruai market traders ahead of Kangundo Road expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2024

The County Government of Nairobi had issued the traders with an eviction notice but concerns were raised of not providing an alternative trading place...

Embakasi West MP calls for probe into surge of fires across Nairobi markets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2024

The recent spate of fires has sparked alarm over public safety and the adequacy of the government's emergency response, prompting Mwenje's call for im...

How business venture helped Tyrone Owino transition smoothly from football
Charles Sisia  |  Jul 05, 2024

Owino advises people in sports not to fear venturing into business or any other income-generating activities

The history of Nairobi’s Gikomba market and its perennial mysterious fires
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 28, 2024

As the heartbeat of Nairobi's trading scene, Gikomba represents the city's resilience and resourcefulness.

Traders in Nairobi's South B get reprieve as KURA halts demolition plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 17, 2024

The roads include Kapiti, Aoko, Plainsview, Mwangeka, Sore, Mchumbi, Daidai, Mukenia and Mariakani.

Gikomba demolitions: Traders seek court order to access stalls, save property
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 11, 2024

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. 

Court orders Gikomba traders to file fresh petition against demolitions
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 10, 2024

The traders had sued the Nairobi County Government for demolishing their structures to build a fire station to enhance its response to fire emergencie...

Gikomba traders sue Nairobi County over demolition of market stalls
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 30, 2024

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...

How heavy rains brought hardship for market traders in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2024

In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for trader...

Fire breaks out at Eastleigh's Moonlight Shopping Centre 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 14, 2024

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.

Mother, three children rescued from house fire in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

In another devastating blaze, two warehouses in the Kingorani area of Mombasa were engulfed in flames, destroying electronic equipment and restaurant...

Floods bring blessing for youth harvesting metals from Nairobi River for resale
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2024

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....

Gikomba traders count losses as government demolishes structures
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 03, 2024

The traders are angry with the government, accusing it of inadequate communication and a lack of options.

Gikomba Market stalls at risk as Nairobi County advances fire station project
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 17, 2024

Demolitions have taken place at the huge city market several times before, for reasons including creating space for road construction.

Gikomba traders count losses as market is plunged into darkness for three days
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 28, 2024

Traders eagerly await power restoration, hoping to recover losses and move past the setback.

Echoes of festivities fade in Gikomba and Burma markets as business wanes
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 12, 2024

The vibrant hum of Gikomba Market has dwindled to a melancholic drone. Gone are the excited crowds jostling for deals.

Nairobi swims while anger boils over after floods
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 05, 2024

The heavens unleashed a torrent of fury upon Nairobi, transforming the city's vibrant pulse into a waterlogged maze.

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