gikomba market demolition Stories

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

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

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