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Death Toll From Last Thursday's Gas Explosion in Nairobi Has Increased to Six
Death Toll From Last Thursday's Gas Explosion in Nairobi Has Increased to Six
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Kenya's President William Ruto, according to the local media, has ordered the dismissal, arrest and prosecution of government officials involved in the... 05.02.2024, Sputnik Africa
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A recent fire in the Embakasi area of Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has killed three more people, a government spokesperson, Isaac Maigua Mwaura, said on Sunday.The spokesman added that the government with the help from other partners will continue to support the victims by proving them with shelter, food, and medical care.Speaking of the latter, the statement said that the situation in Kenyatta National Hospital "remains critical yet under control." The medical facility has already discharged 37 patients, while 34 others continue to receive treatment. Furthermore, the Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital also received 27 patients, with 8 already discharged.Moreover, both facilities are "well-equipped and prepared to offer dialysis services to the patients" since the burns make it difficult for the skin to get rid of body wastes, thereby placing the kidneys under greater stress.However, despite the support measures provided, some of the injured said they were neglected and vowed to fight for compensation, the local media reported.While local police are still investigating, Kenya's President William Ruto blamed the recent gas explosion on corruption and negligence on the part of those in charge, according to the local media. Ruto stated that those culpable "should be dismissed from their positions and face legal proceedings."Reports emerged on social media on Monday of a new gas leak at the site of last week's fire, but Kenyan police have denied this information.
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Death Toll From Last Thursday's Gas Explosion in Nairobi Has Increased to Six
16:34 05.02.2024 (Updated: 16:58 05.02.2024) Christina Glazkova
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Kenya's President William Ruto, according to the local media, has ordered the dismissal, arrest and prosecution of government officials involved in the licensing of a gas storage and filling plant that exploded on Thursday night, causing several deaths and injuries to hundreds of people.
A recent fire in the Embakasi area of
Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has killed three more people, a government spokesperson, Isaac Maigua Mwaura,
said on Sunday.
"We regret to report that three more individuals have succumbed to their injuries, raising the death toll from the Embakasi fire incident to six," the statement read.
The spokesman added that the government with the help from other partners will continue to support the victims by proving them with shelter, food, and medical care.
Speaking of the latter, the statement said that the situation in Kenyatta National
Hospital "remains critical yet under control." The medical facility has already discharged 37 patients, while 34 others continue to receive treatment. Furthermore, the
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital also received 27 patients, with 8 already discharged.
Moreover, both facilities are "well-equipped and prepared to offer
dialysis services to the patients" since the burns make it difficult for the skin to get rid of body wastes, thereby placing the kidneys under greater stress.
However, despite the support measures provided, some of the injured said they were neglected and vowed to fight for compensation, the local media reported.
While local police are still investigating, Kenya's President
William Ruto blamed the recent gas explosion on corruption and negligence on the part of those in charge, according to the local media. Ruto stated that those culpable "should be dismissed from their positions and face legal proceedings."
Reports emerged on social media on Monday of a new gas leak at the site of last week's fire, but Kenyan police have denied this information.
