{"id":147934,"date":"2024-02-06T05:53:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T05:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/06\/embakasi-gas-explosion-raila-attributes-tragedy-to-inadequate-planning-and-negligence\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T05:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T05:53:18","slug":"embakasi-gas-explosion-raila-attributes-tragedy-to-inadequate-planning-and-negligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/06\/embakasi-gas-explosion-raila-attributes-tragedy-to-inadequate-planning-and-negligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Embakasi Gas Explosion: Raila Attributes Tragedy to Inadequate Planning and Negligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306942\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"392\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rao.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-306942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rao.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"867\" height=\"392\"  \/>Raila Odinga has criticized the government for the Embakasi explosion, which has resulted in six fatalities and injuries to over 200 others.<\/p>\n<p>Odinga said that the incident was a clear instance of negligence by government authorities who permitted the now-declared illegal gas filling plant to operate.<\/p>\n<p>Raila stated that the tragedy was a result of a disregard for town planning regulations, which include zoning and allocating land for specific uses<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cCurrently Nairobi is mourning its dead and treating hundreds of others, The city ignored planning, planning was long discarded they allowed a gas plant where none was alllowed to,\u201d<\/em> the former Prime Minister said.<\/p>\n<p>Raila urged counties to enhance measures on planning activities, believes that proper planning will prevent future tragedies and make cities more attractive to investors.<\/p>\n<p>He addressed the issue in Kisumu on Monday during the launch of Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company Limited (KIWASCO) strategic plan.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Independent Gas Dealers Association of Kenya and the Red Cross have collaborated to offer aid and assistance to the victims of the gas explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>During the event, the Association\u2019s Chairperson, Yusuf Adan, declared that as part of their social response, they would contribute Ksh 400,000 to the Red Cross organization to support the victims.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Adan and other board members pledged direct cash donations totaling Ksh 1.5 million to the victims for necessities such as food, blankets, and essential commodities.<\/p>\n<p>Adan vowed to collaborate with government agencies like EPRA to eradicate illegal gas dealers and ensure strict compliance with regulatory guidelines and safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>On his part, Joe Mbalu, Deputy Secretary General of Kenya Red Cross, reassured the affected citizens that the organization is actively working to reunite families and distribute aid in real-time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRed Cross and other stakeholders are working hand in hand to provide medical and psychological assistance since we recognize the traumatic nature of this event,\u201d said Mbalu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raila Odinga has criticized the government for the Embakasi explosion, which has resulted in six fatalities and injuries to over 200 others. 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