"They Burn Down, We Rebuild" — The Heartbreaking Reality of Gikomba Market

Gikomba Market is burning again, but its traders refuse to stay down. In this video, we head into the heart of Nairobi's largest open-air market following the devastating recent fires. While the smoke has cleared, the pain and frustration remain. We spoke directly with the affected traders who are already hard at work rebuilding their stalls from scratch. But beneath their incredible resilience lies a deep sense of anger and helplessness. For years, Gikomba has been plagued by mysterious fires, and once again, the traders are pointing fingers at suspected arson. They believe these recurring tragedies are deliberate acts meant to dampen their spirit and push them out—yet they have nowhere else to go. Watch to see the raw, unfiltered reality of life after the Gikomba fire, the stories of survival, and the unanswered questions the community is desperate for the world to hear. If you find this story important, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to help bring more visibility to the challenges facing these traders. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on how to permanently protect Gikomba. #GikombaMarket #Nairobi #GikombaFire #Resilience #KenyaNews #TradersVoice SIGN UP ON LemFi using the IKONINI referral code, click on this link https://referral.lemonade.finance/inv... Iko Nini is a Kenya podcast that covers everything Kenyan entertainment, politics & social issues SUPPORT IKO NINI THROUGH CASHAPP $IKONINI BECOME A MEMBER FOR EARLY ACCESS & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT:    / @ikonini