Jua kali traders lose Sh13m in frequent fires

The workshop owners, most of them welders and carpenters, said this was the fourth incident and they had lost Sh13 million. John Adero, the chairman of the traders' association, said they had lost equipment and machines. "We don't know what caused PHOTO:COURTESY

Jua Kali artisans at Kitale's Line Moja have complained about frequent fires. Over the weekend, a fire destroyed over 20 workshops and food kiosks.

The workshop owners, most of them welders and carpenters, said this was the fourth incident and they had lost Sh13 million. John Adero, the chairman of the traders' association, said they had lost equipment and machines.