The tanker's owner involved in the Embakasi explosion is set to remain in custody at the Capitol Hill police station for 14 days, pending investigations.

This is after Abraham Mwangi Nguyo, evading authorities since the February 1 explosion, surrendered himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Embakasi offices on February 12, leading to his arrest.

PHOTO | COURTESY: Abraham Mwangi Nguyo

Nguyo is the proprietor of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker that exploded while delivering gas at the premises of Maxxis Energy Nairobi Limited, triggering the catastrophic event.

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The DCI is investigating allegations including murder, negligent acts causing harm under Section 244 of the Penal Code, and abuse of office as per the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

According to an affidavit from Inspector Isaac Kariuki of Embakasi DCI offices to Senior Principal Magistrate Martha Nanzushi at the Milimani Law Courts, the identification process for the deceased continues, and statements from survivors are yet to be recorded.

The case is scheduled for mention on February 28 to review the progress of the investigations and determine the charges to be brought against Nguyo and any other individuals in custody.

Seven people died in the Embakasi explosion, leaving 300 other nursing burns in various hospitals in Nairobi.