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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.

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 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: '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.

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: Families in urgent need of aid soars to over 700
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2024

The number of those in need of help increased from 663 households to 761 putting a strain on the available commodities.

Embakasi gas explosion: Gov’t reveals cause of night inferno
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 03, 2024

Energy CS Davis Chirchir and his Interior counterpart Prof. Kithure Kindiki disclosed that the gas cylinders were refilled using direct manifold conne...

Embakasi gas explosion: Victims struggle to start over after heavy losses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 02, 2024

They have lost homes and sources of livelihood and are traumatised, while those with serious injuries have to bear with long recovery processes.

Owner of killer Embakasi gas plant convicted in 2020 for illegal activities, authority says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2024

The site in Mradi, Embakasi, is the very one over which a criminal case was instituted on November 9, 2020, PIEA General Manager Wanjiku Manyara says,...

In Pictures: Embakasi gas explosion
Dennis Tarus  |  Feb 02, 2024

Embakasi tragedy: Killer gas plant had no permits, EPRA says
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 02, 2024

EPRA said it rejected applications for construction permits three times - in March, June, and July 2023 - as the safety criteria for such facilities i...

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