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Family demands justice after woman shot dead at Gikomba
Moreen, a mother of one from Pipeline Estate, died on Friday at Kenyatta National Hospital after four days of treatment.
Gikomba Market
Nairobi
Sakaja unveils plan for 1,200-vehicle garage to relocate Grogon mechanics
Speaking on Monday after separate meetings with leaders of Grogon mechanics and Central Business District (CBD) traders, Sakaja acknowledged that the river restoration project has disrupted businesses but said...
Nairobi
Safina Party calls for urgent support for traders after Gikomba Market fire
The party urged authorities to investigate the recurring blazes and strengthen safety measures in public markets, saying traders deserve secure business environments rather than repeated cycles of devastating l...
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Leaders call for action after tragic Gikomba Market blaze
In a statement shared on his social media pages, MP Yusuf Hassan described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy that had devastated thousands of traders who depend on the market for their livelihoods.
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Two killed in Nairobi's Gikomba Market fire - Governor Sakaja
Governor Sakaja said the blaze at Gikomba Market destroyed livelihoods and left traders counting heavy losses, adding that emergency teams were still assessing the full extent of the damage.
Nairobi
Faith Odhiambo urges action to prevent repeated fires at Gikomba Market
In a statement on Sunday, Odhiambo urged authorities to implement lasting measures, including proper market planning, stronger fire safety infrastructure and transparent investigations into repeated fire incide...
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Major fire erupts at Gikomba Market as emergency teams respond
In an update on Sunday, the humanitarian agency said the fire was "believed to have started at around 4:00 a.m." and had "caused significant damage, with response efforts ongoing."
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Ruto explains Nairobi projects improving roads, lighting, water and markets
The government reports ongoing work in roads, water supply, street lighting, and river regeneration, with thousands of traders set to benefit from a modernised Gikomba Market as part of wider efforts to improve...
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Ruto urges civil politics, backs women traders in market plan
Speaking on Wednesday during the Maendeleo ya Wanawake forum at State House, he emphasised unity, the role of women in nation-building, and ongoing efforts to support small-scale traders through market infrastr...
Counties
Gikomba traders resist relocation over river clean-up, raise concerns over process
Traders accused authorities of rolling out the relocation without proper engagement, despite their long presence at the market. They said decisions affecting their operations were being made without their input...
Crime
Father and son arrested in Nairobi M-Pesa scam targeting agents
Their arrest followed detailed digital forensics conducted by Shauri Moyo detectives, which traced electronic footprints directly linking the duo to the September 2, 2025 fraud incident.
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Investigations underway into market fires after President’s directive
He pointed out that the fires cannot be brushed off as accidents, given how often they occur.