Gikomba market transitions to modern facility amid trader concerns

For decades, Gikomba has been more than just a market, it has been a lifeline for thousands of traders and shoppers, built on trade, hustle and survival. Now, its familiar face is changing. A new market is taking shape, promising modern facilities, a more organised trading environment, security and a different experience for both traders and shoppers. But beneath the excitement is a measure of uncertainty. Some traders are questioning what the redevelopment will mean for their businesses, their trading spaces and their livelihoods. As Gikomba turns a new page, Gatete Njoroge takes us through a market in transition where the promise of a new beginning is being met with old concerns