Embakasi residents on Monday morning reported suspected gas leakage at the scene of the gas explosion on Thursday, which has left six people dead and several others with burns.

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura details that seven people are in critical condition at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH).

KUTRRH has seen a total of 27 patients, with eight already discharged and 19 currently under care, including 10 males, six females, and three minors.

KNH received 67 patients from the incident, with six in critical condition, suffering from severe burns.

According to Embakasi Police Commander Wesley Kimetto, they received reports from members of the public that there was gas leakage from the site where an incident happened.

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Kimetto says his initial assessment at the location did not ascertain that there was a gas leakage.

The police have now contacted Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) officials, who are on their way to confirm whether the place had an underground tank and check if it is leaking.

Police also advised residents living near the site to leave their house.

In a video seen by Waza, Embakasi residents are seen running away from their homes.



Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei is among the officers at the site assessing the situation.