Kimathi and Mutie are also charged with unlawfully operating a bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage facility without a valid licenc

The DCI and the ODPP had wanted Kimathi detained for an additional 14 days to allow ifor completion of investigations.

Kimathi now claims that the decision by EPRA to suspend two of his operating licenses was malicious and denied him an opportunity to be heard.

The state expressed fears that the respondents would interfere with witnesses and are a flight risk.

On Wednesday, the court will rule whether they will be detained for 21 days pending the conclusion of the probe into the matter.

Derrick Kimathi, who police said rented the "illegal" gas depot where the disaster occurred, was escorted by police to a court in Nairobi, wearing a b...