President William Ruto has shared a video outlining his plans and visuals of the newly proposed Gikomba Market, hours after a section of the shoe market was demolished overnight.
The clip, posted on Ruto’s social media account, compiled excerpts of his past statements on the market’s modernisation.
“We must pay attention to Gikomba Market because it is a national market serving a network of traders across Kenya,” Ruto said in the video.
The clip also highlighted the government’s commitment under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) to invest Sh3 billion in the project.
“A new dawn begins at Gikomba Market. This initiative will improve working conditions, enhance safety, and support thousands of traders who depend on it every day. Practical, people-first development is underway, transforming Kenya into a modern, first-world country,” he added.
The demolition of the shoe market section on Monday night sparked outrage among traders after reports that bulldozers cleared the area while many traders were away.
Boniface Muigai, Chairman of the Shoe Market, confirmed in the video shared by Ruto that traders were aware of the planned relocation project.
A pitch to be featured in the newly proposed outlook of the Gikomba Market/UDA X“The modernisation of Gikomba Market is a strategic initiative to enhance safety, improve infrastructure, and create an environment that supports traders and consumers alike,” he said.
The Gikomba market project is part of the government’s broader urban redevelopment plans and reflects its vision for modern marketplaces in Nairobi.
Authorities have assured traders that phased demolitions and relocation will ensure minimal disruption while enabling the construction of a safer, more modern facility.
He explained that a temporary holding area had been provided for traders before the construction of the modern market.
Muigai added that demolitions would continue in phases and urged traders to cooperate.
“The modernisation of Gikomba Market is a strategic initiative to enhance safety, improve infrastructure, and create an environment that supports both traders and consumers,” he said.
The proposed outlook of the Gikomba Market/UDA XThe Gikomba Market project forms part of the government’s broader urban redevelopment plans and reflects its vision for modern marketplaces in Nairobi.
Authorities have assured traders that phased demolitions and relocation will minimise disruption while allowing for the construction of a safer, more modern facility.
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