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Government announces new strict measures on LPG refilling, licensing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.

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

Ten bodies recovered after fuel tanker explodes in Uganda
Reuters  |  Oct 22, 2024

The incident occurred in the suburb of Kigoowa on the city's northern outskirts, on a road connecting Kampala and the northern city of Gulu, police sa...

Fire engulfs houses in Mukuru Kwa Reuben as gas cylinders explode
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

This latest incident adds to the growing worries over the increasing number of fire-related disasters in Nairobi's informal settlements, leaving many...

Over 20 Eastleigh families left homeless after gas cylinder explosion sparks fire
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 21, 2024

The residents of the affected houses, along with neighbours, attempted to put out the fire, but their efforts were hampered by a lack of firefighting...

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.

Israel planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah's pagers, say sources
Reuters  |  Sep 18, 2024

The operation was an unprecedented Hezbollah security breach that saw thousands of pagers detonate across Lebanon, killing nine people and wounding ne...

What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon
Reuters  |  Sep 18, 2024

Some of the detonations took place after the pagers rang, causing the fighters to put their hands on them or bring them up to their faces to check the...

Fire in Mukuru Kwa Njenga slum kills three children, leaves scores homeless
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 17, 2024

Residents blamed the Nairobi City County government for failing to reach the scene to put out the fire that burnt until morning.

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...

LPG gas tanker burst into flames at Fedha Estate in Nairobi
John Mbati  |  Jun 03, 2024

Police cordoned off the area and redirected traffic by blocking the lane. 

Rwanda denies Burundi's claim of involvement in grenade attack
Hanifa Adan  |  May 12, 2024

Tensions between Rwanda and Burundi have a long history, rooted in ethnic tensions and political rivalries.

Kitui Senator appeals for state support to victims of Mandera terror attack
Mary Wambui  |  May 08, 2024

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki assured the affected families both in Kitui and Mandera of government support.

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...

State set for inspection to weed out illegal gas dealers
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 29, 2024

The government has tightened measures since the Embakasi East explosion in February, which left at least seven people dead.

Mandera holds stakeholders engagement forum to address security challenges
Adan Mohamed  |  Mar 28, 2024

Mandera Town has been placed under high surveillance and enhanced security measures following a terror attack on Monday at the Fish Point Kiosk that l...

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.

Worry over rising cases of power bank explosions on planes
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 24, 2024

Regulatory agencies warn consumers against buying fake power banks that are not certified by regulatory bodies.

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