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Embu businessman Kenjava Mwaniki, also known as ‘Wakagoto’, made a significant impact in Embu town by providing advanced amenities to the boda boda riders and shoe-shiners in the area. This gesture caused quite a stir, with the entire town buzzing with excitement as he unveiled a fully upgraded shed for …

EPRA has disclosed that the gas filling station in Embakasi, Nairobi, where a devastating explosion occurred on Thursday night, was operating without proper authorization. The regulatory authority stated that it had rejected all applications for construction permits for a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in the Mradi …

John Matara has been formally charged with the murder of socialite Starlet Wahu, marking the culmination of investigations into the case. Matara, identified as the prime suspect in the murder, appeared before Milimani High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo on Friday and entered a plea of not guilty to the charges …

An 80-year-old grandmother, previously sentenced to five years in prison for gouging out her grandson’s eyes, has been acquitted of the charges. The lower court had convicted her for this crime against her grandson, Baby Sagini. However, on Friday, Justice Kiarie Waweru acquitted Ms. Mayaka, citing the prosecution’s inability to …

Embakasi fire survivors are set to receive assistance in the form of Sh5,000 each, announced by Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris. Passaris emphasized that the County Government is actively engaged in supporting the injured individuals during this challenging period. She mentioned, “We are providing them with Sh5,000 each because we …

The count of individuals injured in the Embakasi gas explosion has surged to 280, as confirmed by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. Initially, Mwaura reported that 222 individuals had sustained injuries from the explosion. “Initially, we had 222 injured persons from the Embakasi fire incident, but the figure has risen to …

The death toll from the gas explosion in Embakasi has risen to three, with one more person succumbing to injuries sustained during the Thursday night fire. Initially, two fatalities were confirmed in the explosive incident in Embakasi’s Mradi area, reported at Nairobi West Hospital. Several injured individuals were subsequently transported …

Nairobi Governor Sakaja has announced that victims of the devastating fire in Embakasi will not have to pay medical fees for treatment in public county hospitals. The exemption of medical charges, as stated in a Friday release, aims to alleviate the burden on those affected by the tragedy. Governor Sakaja …

Ten Machakos County inspectorate officers allegedly involved in the forceful arrest and assault of Kalama Ward MCA Boniface Maeke on Wednesday have been apprehended and presented in court. The individuals charged include James Mwendwa Muindi, Albanus Muli Maluki, Joshua Kitolo Mutiso, David Ouma Otieno, Cliff Benson Kimeu, Simon Musembi Ndeto, …

An investigation is currently in progress following a fire incident last night in the Mradi area of Embakasi, resulting in at least 271 individuals sustaining injuries. Concerns regarding safety standards at proliferating gas cylinder refilling companies have been raised in light of this event. The fire, originating at Kentainer Company …