Published on February 7, 2024 by Kenneth Wepukhulu
Last Updated on 2 years by Kenneth Wepukhulu
Former Vice President (VP) Kalonzo Musyoka will institute a case against the Ministry of Energy over the gas explosion incident in Embakasi, Nairobi
The Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says his law firm will institute a case against Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, Principal Secretary Alex Wachira and Environment Principal Secretary Eng. Festus Ng’eno.
According to Kalonzo, the officials bear the highest responsibility for ensuring that Kenyans are safe from such disasters.
The Wiper leader has also urged the government to ensure timely compensation for all victims.
Meanwhile, four suspects arrested in connection with the gas explosion incident that has so far left seven people dead will remain in police custody for 21 to allow for completion of investigations.
They include Derrick Kimathi, who was the owner of the ill-fated gas plant, Joseph Makau, David Walunya Ong’are and Marrian Mutete Kioko who are officials of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Police say that they are investigating murder, conspiracy to commit a felony, negligence acts, causing harm and abuse of office charges against the suspects.
