Traders at Katwe Market are counting heavy losses after a fire outbreak destroyed several stalls late Sunday night.
The fire, which broke out on March 15, 2026, is believed to have started at around 11:00 pm, when most traders had already closed their businesses and left the market.
By the time nearby residents noticed the flames, the fire had already spread across multiple stalls, quickly consuming structures and merchandise.
According to Joseph Nsambu, many traders lost all their goods in the blaze.
The densely packed market, located in Kampala, is known for its metal workshops, food vendors, and small retail businesses. Several wooden stalls were completely burnt, leaving traders with little or nothing to salvage.
Most of the affected traders had already returned home when the fire started, making it difficult for anyone to respond quickly and rescue property.
By Monday morning, traders had gathered at the market to assess the extent of the damage, walking through the ashes of burnt stalls and destroyed merchandise.
Authorities had not yet issued an official statement on the cause of the fire by the time this report was filed, though investigations are expected to determine how the blaze started.
