Government Pledges Support for Gikomba Victims, Warns Against Protest Violence From disaster response at Gikomba Market to the rollout of a Ksh2 Billion compensation fund ahead of June 25th demonstrations, Spokesman Isaac Mwaura outlines the state's plan for economic resilience and national stability. **NAIROBI, June 22, 2026** — In a wide-ranging press briefing held today at Harambee Annex, Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura addressed critical issues shaping the national conversation, ranging from immediate disaster relief to national security and restorative justice. Top of the agenda were the government’s intervention strategies for the recent Gikomba market fire and the state's stance on the upcoming June 25th demonstrations. 1. Gikomba Fire: Relief Mobilized as State Probes Recurring Blazes The government has assured traders affected by the latest devastating Gikomba market fire that they will not be left to rebuild alone. Describing the incident as a "...
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