Embakasi gas blast Stories
Justice John Chigiti said the court must ensure that a criminal trial that is predicated on an illegality does not proceed once the illegality is iden...
In a press statement, Otsieno Nyamwaya, the associate director of HRW Africa, said volunteers had claimed that police officers had threatened them and...
He explained that despite any ideological differences with Governor Johnson Sakaja, his main concern is ensuring that Nairobi residents get the servic...
Kimathi and Mutie are also charged with unlawfully operating a bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage facility without a valid licenc
Villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the spillage, resulting in a fire that engulfed the area, reportedly leading to many deaths.
Kanja announced that up to 600 police officers are currently undergoing training and will be deployed to lawless-hit Haiti next month.
A witness to the incident said the truck's gas tank had been punctured by another vehicle, and people had rushed to the site to collect fuel.
To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...
Earlier this month, two UH-1 Huey military helicopters arrived in the country and are currently being assembled by a specialised team of US Air Force...
The fire is said to have begun due to a cooking gas incident at Madal Restaurant and Cafe on the first floor of the building.
In another devastating blaze, two warehouses in the Kingorani area of Mombasa were engulfed in flames, destroying electronic equipment and restaurant...
The water company apologised to customers for any inconvenience caused by the disruption.
The Nairobi boss has also been slapped with a Sh500,000 fine for skipping the meeting.
The PS called on players in the sector to regulate themselves even as the government moves in to enhance enforcement measures following the recent tra...
A Nairobi court has rejected the DCI's application to detain the three suspects for 14 days for further investigations.
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.
Abraham Mwangi Nguyo will be held at the Capitol Hill Police Station in Narobi until February 28, when the case will be mentioned.
Well-wishers have been urged to send their donations through MPESA Paybill number 247247, account number 1320185109810, and account name Embakasi Mrad...
Austin expressed condolences for the recent gas explosion tragedy in Nairobi.
The state expressed fears that the respondents would interfere with witnesses and are a flight risk.
One more person succumbed to injuries following the explosion at Mradi area in Embakasi.
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...
The four include the prime suspect and three other NEMA officials who detectives say were found culpable.
The government has dismissed claims that there have been more deaths as a result of the tragedy.
Earlier, the Nairobi City County Government issued a warning of a new suspected gas leak in Mradi but said the area had been secured and precautionary...
The plant's proprietor has denied claims of wrongdoing, stating that he has been cooperating with police and is not in hiding.
The number of those in need of help increased from 663 households to 761 putting a strain on the available commodities.
As of Friday, the tragedy had left at least three dead and nearly 300 wounded, and the expectation was that the numbers would rise.
