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Sakaja said the project marks the beginning of a long-awaited shift from the area’s current state of temporary structures, muddy pathways, and congestion.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has told Gikomba traders to remain patient, saying the government has a plan to relocate them to safer, modern facilities.
"Keep politics out!" Ruto defended Gikomba modernisation naysayers saying the request was from the traders themselves, after years of enduring harsh weather and disasters.
President William Ruto has pushed back against criticism over the eviction of traders from Gikomba Market ahead of a planned multi-billion-shilling modernisation programme.
Many traders said they had not expected the demolitions to happen at night and expressed frustration over what they described as abrupt action.
President Ruto unveiled plans for a Sh3 billion ultra-modern Gikomba market hours after overnight demolitions, sparking mixed reactions from traders and Kenyans online.
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