Marikiti Market Stories

Why Marikiti onion traders are not keen to move to Kangundo Road Market
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 12, 2024

The traders argue that the many lorries bringing onions and pineapples from Tanzania cannot be accommodated at the yet-to-be-occupied Kangundo Road Ma...

Explainer: The process of impeaching a deputy president in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2024

The Constitution provides for the process to remove or impeach the deputy president in Kenya.

Gachagua: Nairobi traders called me over market relocation woes
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 20, 2024

Gachagua who is now at loggerheads with Governor Johnson Sakaja said the residents told him that Sakaja's administration has not been treating them fa...

Sakaja fires back at Gachagua on Marikiti market relocation plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Sakaja claimed that the DP was misinformed and all he needed to do was to reach out to him and learn facts about the Marikiti market.

DP Gachagua takes 'Marikiti war' to Nairobi Governor Sakaja's doorstep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Gachagua wondered why there was a sudden need to relocate the traders from the market which has been in existence since 1966.

Why Sh800m market on Kangundo Road remained unused for six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

The new market, located in Mowlem Ward, Embakasi West Sub-County, whose construction started in 2017, was completed a year later.

Nairobi police boss assures safety for traders relocating to new Kangundo Market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

The move is expected to provide a better working environment for traders while reducing overcrowding in the city.

Reprieve for city's Marikiti traders as court halts relocation to Kangundo Road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

They claim that the county's failure to explain the reasons for the relocation constitutes a violation of their rights.

Gachagua urges dialogue as Marikiti traders protest relocation to new market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

The notice, issued by Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali, cited the need to decongest Nairobi’s Central Business District for improved traffic an...

City Hall says no turning back on relocation of traders from Marikiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2024

The Sh800 million New Wakulima Market is located in Mowlem Ward, Embakasi West sub-county.

Sifuna faults forced relocation of traders from Wakulima Market, urges talks
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2024

The drama has cast a spotlight on the over Sh500 million Kangundo Road Market that has remained unoccupied since it was completed seven years ago.

Why Mombasa women are shifting to natural beauty products
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 28, 2024

Stricter regulations and consumer awareness campaigns can help fight challenges posed by counterfeit products.

Economic woes cast shadow over Eid-ul-Adha shopping at Marikiti
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 15, 2024

A spot check through the market by The Eastleigh Voice reporter saw most stalls deserted, with only a few people walking through.

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...

Coast traders hope for Ramadan sales boom despite economic challenges
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 11, 2024

Food traders in particular, both physical and online, are expecting a surge in demand for traditional Ramadan delicacies and essential ingredients.

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