Nairobi News

Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua, has urged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to assist the victims of the Embakasi fire that occurred at around 11:30 pm, Thursday in resettling.

In a message shared on X, Karua emphasized that besides waiving medical fees, the county government should also take measures to restore the victims to their previous living conditions.

“Let the county help the affected to settle down,” she wrote.

This comes after Nairobi City County released a statement regarding the fire incident. “Following the regrettable incident, all County Government Emergency Response Teams are currently on-site and on high alert to provide the necessary support. Currently, all County Health and Medical teams are also managing the situation and also working hand in hand with the County Disaster and Risk management teams who continue to provide the necessary support to the victims of the fire incident.”

It is reported that on February 1, 2024, there was a huge explosion in Mradi area, in Embakasi Nairobi County. A lorry of an unknown registration number that was loaded with gas exploded, igniting a huge ball of fire that spread widely.

“A flying gas cylinder hit Oriental Godown burning down the said godown which deals with garments and textiles. Consequently, the inferno further damaged several vehicles and commercial properties including many small and medium-sized businesses. Sadly, residential houses in the neighbourhood also caught fire, with a good number of residents still inside as it was late,” read the statement from Issac Mwaura, the Government Spokesperson.

Following the incident, three Kenyans have been reported dead with other 222 being injured by the inferno. “The government also is in the process of doing everything possible within its means, to assist victims of the fire incident and also to help restore normalcy in the affected area.”

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