The proprietor of the gas refilling company- Maxxis Energy Nairobi Limited- Derick Kimathi where a gas tanker exploded killing 12 people and leaving over 600 with serious burn wounds, has been released on bond of Sh2 million. The court granted Mr Kimathi the alternative of paying a cash bail of Sh500,000 to secure his release. Milimani senior principal magistrate Dolphina Alego freed Mr Kimathi after declining a fresh plea by the prosecution to detain him for a further 14 days to enable police to complete investigations. Meanwhile, city politician Francis Mureithi has sued the government seeking compensation on behalf of victims of the fire tragedy that occurred early this month. He said the facility was allowed to operate and licensed in dubious circumstances, despite the same being situated in a densely populated residential area.

Source: Daily Nation February 28, 2024 15:03 UTC