Two alleged owners of Embakasi Gas plant that killed 10 granted Ksh.1 M bail each

The two, Derrick Kimathi Nyamu and Stephen Kilonzo Muite have pleaded not guilty to operating a bulk LPG storage facility without a valid license from EPRA.

It is alleged that on February 1, 2024, at Mradi estate in Embakasi, the two jointly with another not before court were allegedly engaged in operating a bulk LPG facility without the certificate from EPRA.

They also face 10 counts of manslaughter as they are accused of causing death of 10 people .

The two were granted a cash bail of Ksh.1 million with two contacts each.

The February 1, fire that occurred at night left over 250 people injured.