gas explosion Stories

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

No new gas leak at Embakasi blast site, Nairobi police boss says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 05, 2024

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...

NEMA official detained as police cast wider net in Embakasi blast probe
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 05, 2024

The plant's proprietor has denied claims of wrongdoing, stating that he has been cooperating with police and is not in hiding.

Embakasi gas explosion: Death toll rises to six
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 04, 2024

As of Friday, the tragedy had left at least three dead and nearly 300 wounded, and the expectation was that the numbers would rise.

State distributes aid to Embakasi blast victims 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2024

The Thursday night inferno has so far claimed three lives and left over 280 others injured.

Four NEMA officials sacked in probe over illegal gas plant
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2024

NEMA said there were some serious gaps in the issuance of the license to the LPG plant.

Ruto orders arrest of officials who issued license to Embakasi gas plant
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2024

He said the officials must be held accountable for allowing an illegal plant to continue operating in a residential area.

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