Raila wants gas blast victims given Sh500,000 each by the government

NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 6 – Opposition leader Raila Odinga now wants victims of the Embakasi gas blast awarded Sh500,000 each by the government.

While accusing the government of negligence, Odinga said the accident could not have been stopped if the law and all regulations were followed.

At least six people died when a gas plant in the middle of a residential estate exploded on Thursday night, leaving over 300 others injured.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the scene of the gas explosion that occurred on February 1, 2024 killing at least six people. Over 300 others were injured. /X.

The owner of the plant, Derick Kimathi, and three officials from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) – Derrick Kimathi, Joseph Makau, David Walunya Ong’are and Marrian Mutete Kioko – accused of issuing him with a licence were arrested and arraigned in court on Tuesday but no charges were read to them.

Derick Kimathi (right), owner of a gas plant that exploded in Embakasi, Nairobi o February 1, 2023 killing at least six people is seen here alongside three NEMA officials when they were arraigned in court on February 6, 2024 over the incident that left more than 300 others injured.

Police have indicated that they are investigating murder, and negligence among other crimes before they can file charges.

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