Fire Guts Several Stalls at Katwe Market, Traders Count Losses
Traders in Katwe Market in Kampala are counting heavy losses after a fire broke out on March 15, 2026, destroying several stalls and leaving many merchants with nothing to salvage.
The fire reportedly started around 11:00 pm, when most traders had closed their businesses and left the market.
Nearby residents noticed the flames after the fire had already spread to multiple stalls.
Joseph Nsambu, chairperson of traders operating in the market’s lock-up shops, said many traders lost all their merchandise in the blaze.
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