Traders at Kongowea market incurred losses running into millions of shillings on Thursday after the highways authority demolished their stalls. Hell broke lose at around 7.30am when a bulldozer’s engine roared to life, flattening everything in front of it. Related: Kongowea traders left out of stalls deal, Uhuru saysAlso read: Uhuru saves Kongowea traders from taxes, says services must be offeredThe aftermath of the demolition of stalls at Lights section of Kongowea market in Mombasa, February 22, 2018. KeNHA officials who were supervising the demolition declined to speak to the media while others were not immediately available for comment. Traders watch in anguish as their stalls are demolished at Lights in Mombasa, February 22, 2018 / BRIAN OTIENOThe traders called on Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and other political leaders to intervene.

Source: The Star February 22, 2018 11:15 UTC