Fire breaks out at Gikomba Market’s ‘Kwa Mbao’ section
A huge morning fire has been reported in Gikomba market ‘Kwa Mbao’ section near the fire station destroying property of unknown value.
The cause of the blaze is still unknown.
Gikomba Market, which is Nairobi’s largest open-air market, has suffered numerous fires in the past, often leaving business owners counting devastating losses.
More to follow……..
Christine Muchira
Christine Muchira is a journalist and storyteller with a passion for data-driven reporting and impactful human-interest narratives. I hold a postgraduate degree in International Studies and an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Studies both from the University of Nairobi, bringing a strong global perspective to her work while remaining deeply rooted in local community stories.
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