Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced waiving the medical fees of the Embakasi gas explosion victims at public County hospitals.
In a statement, Governor Johnson Sakaja stated that the County government has mobilized relief items for the victims to ensure comfort.
“The County Government has also waived all medical fees at the County facilities attending to the injured and bereaved. We have also mobilised relief items, in conjunction with other agencies, to ensure the comfort of all those affected,” read part of the statement.
“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.”
At least two people died, and several were injured in Thursday night’s explosion in Embakasi near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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According to Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura, two people died while undergoing treatment at Nairobi West Hospital.
According to Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura, 222 others were injured and rushed to various hospitals, 21 at the Kenyatta National Hospital and 160 at Mama Lucy General Hospital.
Speaking in a statement on Friday, he said 19 others are at Mbagathi Hospital, 14 at Modern Komarock Hospital, and eight at Nairobi West Hospital.
“One 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,” Mwaura says.
