Traders at the Uhuru open-air market along Jogoo Road are counting losses after their stalls were demolished by bulldozers on Sunday night. The Uhuru market vendors protested against the eviction notice by the county government on Friday, claiming they were not given a viable space for business. The traders lamented over the planned closure of the market, insisting that the site was their source of livelihood. Kenha eventually carried out the demolitions a few weeks later, flattening stalls and kiosks owned by the traders overnight. The demolitions led to a protest by the vendors, who barricaded sections of the Thika Superhighway, causing traffic disruptions.

Source: The Star March 09, 2026 15:08 UTC