Government officials rushed to help fire victims after flames destroyed a major market in Garissa. The deadly blaze started at 6 am Monday morning at Suq Mukti market on Posta Road. Strong winds pushed the fire through dozens of stalls and burned millions of shillings worth of goods. Firefighters and local people tried to stop the flames but failed to save most businesses. Desperate shop owners watched their livelihoods turn to ash.
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku visited the burned market on Tuesday with local leaders. He promised government help for all the affected traders who lost everything. Ruku ordered county officials to give him a complete list of victims by Wednesday. The minister said his office would provide emergency food aid to families who depend on the market for survival. He also promised to rebuild all the destroyed stalls quickly.
The government plans to build a brand new modern market to replace the old one. President William Ruto set aside 500 million shillings for this project during his February visit to Garissa. Housing Ministry workers will handle the construction of the upgraded facility. Garissa Woman Representative Udgoon Siyad donated 1 million shillings to help with immediate needs. Local traders asked authorities to fix broken fire trucks and keep them ready for future emergencies.
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku visited the burned market on Tuesday with local leaders. He promised government help for all the affected traders who lost everything. Ruku ordered county officials to give him a complete list of victims by Wednesday. The minister said his office would provide emergency food aid to families who depend on the market for survival. He also promised to rebuild all the destroyed stalls quickly.
The government plans to build a brand new modern market to replace the old one. President William Ruto set aside 500 million shillings for this project during his February visit to Garissa. Housing Ministry workers will handle the construction of the upgraded facility. Garissa Woman Representative Udgoon Siyad donated 1 million shillings to help with immediate needs. Local traders asked authorities to fix broken fire trucks and keep them ready for future emergencies.
