Former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has reacted to the ongoing demolitions at Gikomba Market, describing the situation as deeply painful for traders who have lost their livelihoods.
Taking to her X account, Omanga said Gikomba is more than just a market, calling it “the heartbeat of thousands of hustles,” and lamented the destruction that has left many traders counting heavy losses.
“Today, it’s being torn down. Traders have lost their stock, their property, their livelihoods without alternatives, without answers,” she wrote.
Omanga also expressed personal regret over her past political stance, noting that she had strongly supported the current administration.
She referenced the campaign slogan “pesa mfukoni,” saying it had inspired hope among supporters, but now feels unfulfilled.
“What hurts even more… is that this is the same government I defended with everything in me. We believed in pesa mfukoni… but today, it feels like that promise was never meant for us,” she stated.
She further revealed that her disappointment with the current administration influenced her decision to decline a previous appointment to the Nairobi Rivers Commission.
“My heart is heavy. I regret,” she added, extending an apology to those who had earlier raised concerns about the direction of the government.
