A dawn inferno razed down part of Toi market in Kibera, destroying property worth millions of shillings. According to eye witnesses, the fire broke at 3am spreading fast across the market bringing down a number of stalls. The cause however is yet to be known.
Addressing traders at the market, ODM leader Raila Odinga who is also a long time Member of Parliament of Kibera laid blame on land grabbers .Odinga issued stern warning to people eyeing the parcel stating that, they will not allow anyone to drive dealers out of the market and that they will support the traders in restoring operations.
Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has also pledged to donate 5 million towards rebuilding of the market.