Embakasi Gas Explosion Investigation Progresses With Owner’s Surrender

One of the individuals linked to the Embakasi gas plant explosion has surrendered to the authorities. Derrick Kimathi, accompanied by his lawyer, presented himself to the police station for questioning. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the tragedy and hold those responsible accountable.

• Derrick Kimathi, one of the owners of the involved premises, has surrendered to the police.
• Police are still pursuing other suspects, including Kimathi’s partner and the truck driver.
• Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the explosion and potential legal violations.

Kimathi, through his lawyer previously refuted claims that the gas plant was operating illegally clarifying that it was operating as a garage.

“Our client had not been operating a gas filling operation on that premises. The premises, for the last few years, has been operating as a garage and until Thursday, it was still operating as a garage. The motor vehicle that caused this incident was trespassing into this property without his knowledge and consent,” his lawyer told the press.