Traders in Gikomba have been assured of a modern market facility as construction work for the new development officially begins.

Concerns are raised that the eviction of small-scale traders in Gikomba, Kenya, will exacerbate the country's high unemployment rate and worsen poverty.

Kenya's Gikomba market has been demolished by the state for modernization, a move confirmed by market traders, but condemned by DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua.

Reprieve for traders as court halts Gikomba market demolition  standardmedia.co.ke

Kenyan President Ruto has publicly questioned leaders regarding the unsanitary conditions and 'filth' observed in the Gikomba area.

Sections of the Gikomba market have been demolished, leaving thousands of traders without livelihoods and raising concerns about the future of the market.

Plans for the modernized Gikomba Market have been revealed, detailing its future appearance, as the market chairperson defends ongoing demolitions and the relocation of thousands of traders for the upgrade project.

Traders in Gikomba are grappling with the shock of relocation, as their once-thriving businesses now struggle to survive in a cramped and uncertain new environment.

Reports highlight the significant pain and hardship caused by demolitions in the Gikomba area of Kenya.

The Gikomba market in Kenya has been demolished, as reported by standardmedia.co.ke.