Gikomba Market Razed Down in Earlier Morning Fire
Traders in Gikomba market Nairobi on Friday 6th August counted losses as their goods worth thousands and Millions of shillings were completely burnt down in the earlier morning fire.
Christine Juma 
It is believed that the fire broke out at around 12 am on Friday further clearing off all the traders’ stores along the Molo Line area also known as Ghorofani.
In addition, the fire also burnt down four residential flats in the area forcing residents to spend the night in the cold.
However, the cause of the morning fire remains a puzzle to the public.
The Gikomba perennial fire is not new to the traders at the market since last year in June an inferno razed down the market’s cereals and second-hand clothing sections, affecting the livelihood of hundreds of traders.
On February 1 the same year, property of unknown value was reduced to ashes at Gikomba.
The government has severally promised to end the perennial problem to no avail. Residents now believe that the mysterious fire outbreaks are caused by particular individuals.
Waking up to these news of Gikomba fire. Bad day at the office
