
Traders at Kibuye Market are counting heavy losses after a fire destroyed shops and goods, wiping out livelihoods, according to Tuko. The blaze left affected business owners assessing the damage and uncertain about their futures. Senator Tom Ojienda has called for support to help the traders rebuild their businesses and recover from the destruction caused by the incident.
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