Drama was witnessed at Toi Market where a total of four people have been confirmed dead after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja was chased away by residents with stones.
According to a video that has since gone viral, Johnson Sakaja made his way to Toi Market to offer his condolences to the families of the burnt victims as a show of goodwill being the Governor of Nairobi.
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However, upon seeing him, residents could not hear any of what he had to say. They unanimously dismissed him and told him to leave. Despite trying to convince them, they strongly denied him a chance.
Immediately the Governor started leaving, the angry residents picked up stones and started throwing them towards the Governor who was surrounded by his bodyguards trying to protect him from the stones.
According to residents, the Governor has been accused of negligence and his failure to provide emergency fire fighting services to help in similar situations prompted the reactions by residents.
However, other leaders like Babu Owino were welcomed by residents who heard what they had to say and sent their condolences to the family of thr four who lost their lives trying to salvage their goods.
Meanwhile, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has sent his condolences and promised to stand with residents to ensure they help them put up their businesses and put an end to the regular fires across Nairobi.
“We had another fire at Toi Market this morning. I have spoken to area MP Peter Orero who confirms four people tragically lost their lives. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the entire Toi family.”
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“As the leadership in Nairobi we stand with you and will do our best not only to help restore your businesses but to make sure we put an end to these incessant fires in our markets.