gas explosion Stories
The regulations follow a deadly gas explosion in February 2024 that claimed six lives and injured over 200 people.
Kimathi and Mutie are also charged with unlawfully operating a bulk liquefied petroleum gas storage facility without a valid licenc
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...
This latest incident adds to the growing worries over the increasing number of fire-related disasters in Nairobi's informal settlements, leaving many...
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...
Villagers attempted to scoop petrol from the spillage, resulting in a fire that engulfed the area, reportedly leading to many deaths.
The operation was an unprecedented Hezbollah security breach that saw thousands of pagers detonate across Lebanon, killing nine people and wounding ne...
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...
Residents blamed the Nairobi City County government for failing to reach the scene to put out the fire that burnt until morning.
To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...
Police cordoned off the area and redirected traffic by blocking the lane.
Tensions between Rwanda and Burundi have a long history, rooted in ethnic tensions and political rivalries.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki assured the affected families both in Kitui and Mandera of government support.
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...
The government has tightened measures since the Embakasi East explosion in February, which left at least seven people dead.
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...
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.
Regulatory agencies warn consumers against buying fake power banks that are not certified by regulatory bodies.
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...
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.
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.
The Thursday night inferno has so far claimed three lives and left over 280 others injured.
