This archive report was first published on 25 June 2020.
On the morning of June 25, 2020, a devastating fire swept through Gikomba market in Nairobi, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out at around 2am, catching traders off guard and engulfing their stalls in a matter of minutes.
By 10am, Nairobi County emergency response teams were still battling the blaze, which had consumed cereals, second-hand clothes, and other valuable items.
As the fire raged on, traders were left to count their losses, with many fearing that they may never recover from the financial blow.
Business Daily reported that the cause of the fire was still unknown, leaving many to speculate about the circumstances surrounding the devastating incident.
