It is the last Sunday before Christmas, and the market is overflowing with people, pushing and shoving as if it is their last day to see the market.
The air is filled with the sounds of “ni ya mbao,” “mia moja,” and the loud calls of “wewe songa kwa njia,” mixed with sharp whistles that cut through the noise.
From the roadside to the road itself, the market has spilled over, and no vehicle can pass without crushing someone’s tomatoes.
The market is overfed today, with everyone rushing to get what they need for Christmas, on the last Sunday.
In Gikomba market, you’ll find anything you want, sold at prices that please the pocket.
It is known for Mitumba clothes from faraway lands, but you’ll also find fresh fish, varieties of rice, food color, knitted coats and dresses, innerwear, blankets, baked bread, radios, torches, even rat poison.
The market is always busy, but today, it is full to the point of bursting.
On the last Sunday before Christmas, new clothes still carry a special meaning for many.
Cooking chapati and Mandazi on Christmas Day still brings joy to the family.
Travelling home from the city still fills hearts with excitement, and the last Sunday before Christmas kept Gikomba market alive and buzzing with the spirit of the season.
Merry Christmas and A Prosperous 2025!
