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In pictures: Aftermath of yet another Gikomba market fire
In pictures: Aftermath of yet another Gikomba market fire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The blaze reportedly broke out around 4 am, leaving traders in despair as their livelihoods were consumed by the flames.

Millions paid for Gikomba fire station, but no work done
Millions paid for Gikomba fire station, but no work done
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

In her latest financial report for 2023-2024, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the county paid Sh30,024,578 to the contractor, yet there i...

The history of Nairobi’s Gikomba market and its perennial mysterious fires
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.

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