Embakasi,embakasi gas explosion Stories

Embakasi fire tragedy: Proprietor of gas plant, employee, charged with manslaughter
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 09, 2024

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

Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
Reuters  |  Oct 17, 2024

Villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the spillage, resulting in a fire that engulfed the area, reportedly leading to many deaths.

Haitian PM visits Nairobi police college to asses pre-deployment training for Haiti mission
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 12, 2024

Kanja announced that up to 600 police officers are currently undergoing training and will be deployed to lawless-hit Haiti next month.

Haiti confirms 24 killed in fuel truck explosion
Reuters  |  Sep 15, 2024

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.

Senators blame weak enforcement for deadly Embakasi gas explosion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 22, 2024

To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...

Kenya receives first batch of Vietnam-era military helicopters from US
Amina Wako  |  Jul 19, 2024

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...

Fire breaks out at Eastleigh's Moonlight Shopping Centre 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 14, 2024

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.

Mother, three children rescued from house fire in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

In another devastating blaze, two warehouses in the Kingorani area of Mombasa were engulfed in flames, destroying electronic equipment and restaurant...

Nairobi's Eastlands residents to experience water shortages as floods destroy pipeline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2024

The water company apologised to customers for any inconvenience caused by the disruption.

Senate orders the arrest of Governor Sakaja for ignoring summons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2024

The Nairobi boss has also been slapped with a Sh500,000 fine for skipping the meeting.

Growth in petroleum industry has fueled illicit trade of products - PS Omollo
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 08, 2024

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...

Embakasi gas explosion: Truck driver, 2 others freed on Sh200,000 cash bail
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 07, 2024

A Nairobi court has rejected the DCI's application to detain the three suspects for 14 days for further investigations.

Embakasi explosion: Site owner released on Sh2 million bond
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 28, 2024

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

Embakasi tragedy: Site owner claims EPRA suspended operating licenses illegally
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 21, 2024

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.

Embakasi gas explosion: Tanker owner detained for 14 days
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 15, 2024

Abraham Mwangi Nguyo will be held at the Capitol Hill Police Station in Narobi until February 28, when the case will be mentioned. 

New payment channel unveiled to donate to Embakasi fire victims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2024

Well-wishers have been urged to send their donations through MPESA Paybill number 247247, account number 1320185109810, and account name Embakasi Mrad...

Al-Shabaab, global peace feature in Duale meeting with US counterpart Austin
Yunis Dekow  |  Feb 08, 2024

Austin expressed condolences for the recent gas explosion tragedy in Nairobi.

Embakasi gas plant owner, two NEMA officials detained for 21 days 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 07, 2024

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

Death toll in Embakasi tragedy rises to seven
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 06, 2024

One more person succumbed to injuries following the explosion at Mradi area in Embakasi.

Embakasi gas plant owner, Nema officials detained at Capitol Hill station
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 06, 2024

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

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