A fire that broke out on the night of Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Tassia Estate, Embakasi East, Nairobi, left several families without homes. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The incident was confirmed by Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino through a video posted on his …
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Legal action has been taken against Nairobi County Government, NEMA, and EPRA regarding the fire incident in Embakasi. A gas cylinder depot explosion on February 1st resulted in casualties and property damage. Francis Mureithi is representing the affected residents in court, alleging negligence on the part of various entities, including …
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Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei has assured residents of Mradi in Embakasi, Nairobi, that the area is now safe and free from any potential hazards following concerns of a possible explosion due to claims of a new gas leak. Responding promptly to the alarm, Bungei visited the site accompanied by …
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The proprietor of an illicit gas filling facility in Embakasi, which exploded over the weekend resulting in at least 6 fatalities and over 200 injuries, has surrendered to the authorities. According to reports, the businessman voluntarily presented himself to the police and is currently undergoing questioning as the investigation into …
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During an ODM rally in Kamukunji on Sunday, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino criticized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for his absence during a gas explosion tragedy in Embakasi that claimed three lives and injured over 200 people. Babu alleged that while the residents of Nairobi suffered, Sakaja was enjoying birthday …
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By: Nicholas Wambua In the wake of the tragic gas explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi, Hon. Penninah Malonza, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, delivered a heartfelt speech addressing the aftermath of the devastating incident. Speaking with compassion and resolve, Malonza expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of Nairobi County and …
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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 …
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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 …
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