DNK International By Our Correspondent,Gikomba.
Traders at the sprawling Gikomba Market, widely regarded as one of the largest open air markets in East and Central Africa, are counting heavy losses after a fire broke out early Sunday morning, destroying several business premises and valuable merchandise.
As the affected traders begin assessing the extent of the damage, attention has now shifted to the cause of the inferno.
The question on many people’s minds,and one that investigators are keen to establish is whether the fire was triggered by an electrical fault or was a case of arson.
Firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene to contain the blaze, while traders watched helplessly as flames consumed their goods.
No official report on casualties had been released by the time of publication.
Authorities have launched investigations to determine the origin of the fire.
Investigators are expected to examine electrical installations in the affected section of the market and gather witness accounts as part of efforts to establish whether the incident resulted from an accidental electrical malfunction or a deliberate act.
The latest fire has once again raised concerns over recurring infernos at Gikomba, which have over the years caused significant losses to traders and disrupted business activities.
Traders are now calling for a thorough investigation and enhanced fire safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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[DNK-International@June 21,2026]
