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Gikomba Market Fire: Devastating Blaze Leaves Business Owners Counting Losses

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.

On June 25, 2020, a devastating fire ravaged Gikomba market in Nairobi, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The inferno, which occurred in the early morning hours, gutted down numerous stalls and everything within them, resulting in substantial losses for the affected business owners.

Photos taken by the vigilant photojournalist Fredrick Omondi captured the extent of the damage, providing a glimpse into the chaos that ensued.

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