The Gikomba Market has been associated with tragic fires for decades. From the 2014 inferno that took the lives of 15 people, to the 2021 fire that reduced more than 900 stalls to ashes, countless traders have watched their livelihoods burn over time and again. In a statement, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said the Gikomba Quarry […]
Protests broke out in Nairobi’s Ngara area on Wednesday, October 8, after more than 600 traders took to the streets to oppose the demolition of their business premises by Nairobi County officials. The chaos erupted following a directive from Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration to clear out structures at the Fig Tree Market to allow for […]
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has said his administration is restoring financial order in the capital by cutting down inflated debts, boosting revenue, and channelling resources into development. Speaking on Friday, Sakaja confirmed that the county has resolved several long-standing issues that had burdened Nairobi’s finances, including disputed legal fees and pension arrears. “We assessed all […]