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Topic: Traders

Traders feel the heat as Sakaja, Kenya Power standoff persists

By Pkemoi Ng’enoh   2026-07-16 09:16:20

For about a week now, Wakulima Market, the largest store for fresh produce in Nairobi, has been without power in a move that has left traders counting losses running to millions daily.

East Africa unlocks opportunities for small-scale traders at Taveta border

By Patrick Beja   2026-07-01 09:34:32

Trade transactions with Tanzania through the Taveta–Holili Border have reached record levels as MSMEs leverage trade facilitation measures under the EAC framework.

Murkomen contradicts police on demos, traders appeal for peace

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-06-25 11:17:46

Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud and Interior CS Kicphumba Murkomen issued conflicting statements about the planned protests.

Traders suffer huge losses in Gikomba fire

By Noel Nabiswa   2026-06-22 17:35:47

Hundreds of traders suffered losses worth millions after a fire swept through Gikomba Market, destroying stalls and merchandise.

Traders count losses after fire rips through Gikomba market

By Mike Kihaki   2026-06-21 13:52:05

Fire destroys property at Gikomba market, Kenya Red Cross says multi-agency teams responding as assessments continue into the 4am incident.

Farmers, mitumba traders among key winners in proposed budget plan

By Esther Nyambura   2026-06-11 20:01:19

Among the products set to benefit are kidney dialyzers. According to Mbadi, removing VAT on the product is expected to lower the cost of dialysis.