ODM leader Raila Odinga has instructed Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko to help traders reconstruct Toi market after an inferno that led to loss of property worth millions of shillings.
Speaking on Tuesday morning when he visited the scene of the fire, Raila said Sonko must also ensure there is better security for those selling their wares.
“Bwana Sonko ataingia hapa sasahivi, akiingia nshampatia instructions..Mabati imeingia hapa na ujenzi imeanza.. askari wasimame hapa wakilinda wananchi wakijenga (Governor Sonko is about to arrive at the scene, once he is here, I have instructed him to provide materials, iron sheets and ensure reconstruction begins.. police officers should also provide security as the traders put up their stalls),” he said.
The ODM leader also hit out at land grabbers accusing them of being behind the fire incident as has been the case at other places such as Gikomba market that has been razed several times.
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He also hit out at suspects linked to the corruption scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS) saying if it were not for the stealing of public funds, the slum upgrade project would not have stalled.
“Tutaanzisha hio mradi tena ili tuweze kuboresha maisha ya watu wa Kibera (We will start the slum upgrading project again to ensure that the lives of Kibera residents are improved),” he said.
Raila further called for speedy investigations into the fire incident at Toi market and the prosecution of those responsible.