Embakasi blast victims Stories

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...

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...

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.

Embakasi gas explosion: 'Prime suspect' Derrick Kimathi appears in court
Agency  |  Feb 06, 2024

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...

Four arrested over Embakasi gas explosion
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 06, 2024

The four include the prime suspect and three other NEMA officials who detectives say were found culpable.

Mradi man kickstarts drive to dress up Embakasi blast victims
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2024

The government has dismissed claims that there have been more deaths as a result of the tragedy.

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