The New Gikomba Market: What They Dont Show You

Added: 2026-05-11

[00:00:00]We must pay attention to the Gikomba Market because it is a national market serving a national traders network around Kenya.

[00:00:12]The ongoing transformation at Gikomba Market is bringing new hope to thousands of traders and residents across Nairobi.

[00:00:20]For years, Gikomba has been known as one of the busiest and most important markets in Kenya, a place where biashara never sleeps.

[00:00:30]From mitumba to household goods, food items and small businesses, Gikomba has supported thousands of families and created jobs for many young people.

[00:00:40]>> [music] >> But despite its importance, traders have faced many challenges over the years, including fires, congestion, poor drainage, insecurity, and lack of proper working spaces.

[00:01:04]Today, that story is changing.

[00:01:10]The government, [music] together with county leadership, has begun the construction of a new modern Gikomba Market aimed at improving the working environment for traders [music] and making the market safer, cleaner, and more organized.

[00:01:24]>> [music] >> This project is not just about buildings. It is about dignity for hustlers. It is about creating a safe environment where mama mbogas, mitumba traders, and small businesses owners can work without fear of losing everything to fire outbreaks or poor infrastructure.

[00:01:44]And the way they have planned that market, they're even putting up a perimeter wall along the the new market such that they'll be able to control issues to do with security.

[00:01:55]Now, kama hapo mbele ni kuna watu tu wamekuja kuwa na choma soko because of Traders will have organized spaces.

[00:02:15][music] Customers will have more freely and transport access around the area is expected to improve.

[00:02:24]At the same time, the recreation ground project within the area is also giving residents something to smile about. [music] The upgraded recreation ground is expected to provide [music] a clean and secure space for youth activities, sports, community events, and social gatherings.

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[00:04:59]Many believe the improvement will not only uplift businesses, but also transform the image of the entire Gikomba area.

[00:05:14]As construction continues, traders and residents remain hopeful that once completed, the new modern Gikomba market and recreation ground will become symbols of growth, empowerment, and economic transformation in Nairobi. What was once known mainly for congestion and repeated disasters, could soon become one of most modern and organized trading hubs in the country.

[00:05:41]And for the thousands of hardworking [music] Kenyans who depend on Gikomba every single day, this project [music] represents more than development. It