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Kongowea market up in flames as traders count losses

A mysterious fire razed down part of the Kongowea Market- one of the biggest markets in East Africa in the wee hours of Sunday.

Eye witnesses told The Standard that the fire completely destroyed the second-hand section where there are over 100 tailors and several food kiosks.

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